Hugh S. Mathewson, M.D., 91. passed away peacefully at his home on November 26, 2012. He was born in Washington, D.C., on September 20, 1921. He and his parents moved to Topeka, Kansas in 1922, where he resided until attending the University of Kansas and the University of Kansas School of Medicine. His career in medicine spanned more than five decades. He is survived by three daughters, two sons, six, grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2012. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice.