Aylo M. Matteson, 89, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Delphi, IN. Aylo moved to Indiana in 1953 with her husband, the late Dr. Richard E. Matteson. Together they established Prairie Veterinary Service in Brookston, which served farmers and pet owners for more than 50 years. From 1992 to 2011, Aylo managed accounts for Burgett Childcare Center and Burgett Rentals in West Lafayette, IN. Committed to participating in her community, Aylo was a member of West Lafayette Covenant Presbyterian Church, where one of her favorite activities was preparing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. As a lifelong member of Psi Iota Xi, Brookston Chapter, she served as an officer and for many years participated in the annual White County Fair Cookie Sale. In addition, she was a member of P.E.O., Chapter D, in West Lafayette. Early in 1959, Aylo and her family began providing a "home away from home" for foreign students at Purdue University. Students from Scotland, England, India, Brazil, Norway, Ireland, and Germany became lifelong friends to Aylo. She was able to visit many of them, in their homes, on a trip to the British Isles in 1991. It was in the 1960's that Aylo's lifelong love of music shined. She performed with the Brookston Music Parents in programs such as "Showboat Capers" and "Houseshoe Revue"; attended music camps with her daughters; served as Junior Choir Director for the Brookston Federated Church; and sang with the Sweet Adelines. Playing piano brought her lifelong joy. Aylo was born July 1, 1925, in Miltonvale, Kansas. She graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1943. She received a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Michigan State College in 1947. Aylo is survived by four daughters and one son: Gretchen Brown of Kingwood, TX, Inga Spencer of West Lafayette, Kirstan Matteson of Boise, ID, Elga Matteson of Cincinnati, OH, Craig Matteson and daughter-in-law Micki Matteson of Delphi. Also surviving are nephew John Brewer and wife Peggy of Kansas City, MO. In addition, surviving are fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Aylo is preceded in death by her parents, Lynn & Leah Albertson; sister, Dorothy Albertson Brewer; daughter, Aylo Heike de Quinteros; and niece, Aylo Brewer Reif. The family would like to thank Valerie Little and Maylana Proper of IU Arnett Health Hospice and the entire staff of St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Delphi for the care Aylo received this past year. Friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Funeral service, with Pastor Tom Johnson officiating, will follow at 11:00 am. Burial will immediately follow the service at IOOF Brookston Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Brookston American Legion Post 251. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralsevices.com