Hercules, Matthew Ryan, of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, died on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the age of 14. Loving son of Patrick R. and Sherri Ann Hercules; cherished brother of Catherine Hercules, Jonathan Hercules, and the late Rebecca Ann Hercules; prized grandson of Louis Hercules, Charlotte Hercules, Joseph and Kathy Cardinal, Pam and Larry Hood, and great-grandson of Maxine Boatman, the late Virginia Cardinal and the late John C. Ray; dearest nephew of Angela (William) Kuenzle and Colleen (William) Henrichs. Beloved cousin, nephew, great nephew, God Child, and friend to many. Matthew loved music and enjoyed playing his guitar. He was a loving, compassionate and funny person. He was loved and will be greatly missed. Memorials may be made to Ranken Jordan - Pediatric Specialty Hospital, 11365 Dorsett Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63043.