Mary Ann Reis

Jan 18th, 1935 - Nov 14th, 2013
8 Guests

Visitation:

Sun, Nov. 17th, 2013 2:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM

Service:

Sun, Nov. 17th, 2013 4:00 PM

Burial:

Mon, Nov. 18th, 2013

Herrin- Mary Ann Reis, 78, of Herrin, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 10:25 AM, Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Herrin Hospital.

Mary Ann was born on January 18, 1935 in St. Louis, MO to Raymond Bernard and Claudia May (Austerschmidt) Wolk. She married Donald William Reis, Sr. on August 13, 1955 in St. Louis, MO. He survives of Herrin.

She was a loving and supportive homemaker who adored her children and grandchildren. She had a quick wit and a keen sense of humor and enjoyed telling corny jokes.

She was a strong, faithful and Godly woman who was active in her church. Mary Ann was a member of Life Church in Marion and she loved reading her Bible and volunteering her time every year at the Herrin Mayor’s Thanksgiving Banquet.

Survivors include-

Husband – Donald W. Reis, Sr. of Herrin
Daughter- Janice Marie Reis Hindman and husband Ernie of Herrin
Son- Donald W. Reis, Jr. of Herrin
Son- David Reis and wife Suzie of Herrin
Son- Michael Joseph Reis and wife Jean of Hawaii
Twelve Grandchildren
Twelve Great Grandchildren plus one on the way
Sister- Lorraine Schnettgoecke of St. Louis
Several nieces, nephews and cousins

She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers- Raymond D., Norman B., and David A. Wolk.

The funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Johnson- Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Pastor John Parton will officiate. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until time of service, Sunday, at the funeral home. Private burial services will be held at Herrin City Cemetery.

Memorial donations are suggested to “Gospel For Asia” and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St/ Herrin, IL 62948.

8 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Lorraine Mosca (Weiss)

    From: St. Louis, Missouri

    Date: November 15, 2013

    Although Mary Ann wasn’t my grandma, I knew her and referred to her as “grammy.” I grew up with her granddaughter Megan Adams (Rothchild). We spent many of summers swimming in grammy’s pool J She had a strong faith and was full of joy that was contagious. One fond memory I have of grammy was when she was extremely excited to give me a gift. She placed in my hand a pencil with an eraser on each end and no point to it. I was a bit baffled by this gift. How could I find any use to this pencil with no point to write with? She could see my confusion and twisted the pencil around to read, “Life without Jesus Christ is like this pencil, no point to it!” Well, that pretty much sums up grammy… loves to tell corny jokes and loves JESUS!

  • Guest: Cheri Mason Thompson

    From: Mayfield, Kentucky

    Date: November 15, 2013

    Don and Family;
    Oh, with a broken heart I celebrate the joy Mary Ann is now enjoying (with my mom) with Jesus this very moment!
    She was so much more than just a friend to me. She was a mentor. A surrogate mom. A confidant. My former youth leader. I looked up to her in more ways than one. She knew my deepest darkest secrets, and loved me anyway.
    Several times I have meant to stop by the house to say hi before I left IL. The last time I saw Mary Ann was at COF. She hugged me and told me she loved me. She always did that. I know where she’s at. I know Mom and Mary Ann are catching up, but oh, how sad I am!
    I am praying for the Comforter is holding your hearts! For, we do not grieve in vain!

  • Guest: Don & Nancy Carter

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: November 15, 2013

    It was an honor to know Mary Ann and to attend Bible study with her. She always had a smile and
    an encouraging word. We know she is rejoicing in Heaven. She was a strong Christian prayer warrior.

  • Guest: Barbara Robinson and Alice Murphy

    From: Murphysboro, Illinois

    Date: November 16, 2013

    Me and my mother cleaned house for Mrs. Reis. She was always there to welcome us with a smile. She told us many jokes and shared many stories of her family with us. She always gave us a hug when we were ready to leave and blessed us as we went on our way. We will greatly miss her. We send our love and condolences to her family.
    (Spic and Span) Barb and Alice.

  • Guest: Susan Warren

    From: Marissa, Illinois

    Date: November 16, 2013

    Our prays are with you all. Will cherish the childhood memories of Aunt Mary Ann.

  • Guest: Rusty Waldron

    From: Carbondale, Illinois

    Date: November 17, 2013

    Hearing of Mary Ann’s passing turned my thoughts to all time she put in with the youth group & all of the kind things she did through the years. Her strong faith in the Lord is an example to all. My heart goes out to all of Mary Ann’s family.

  • Guest: Darlene

    From: Herrin, Illinois

    Date: November 19, 2013

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mary Ann has gone to be with the Lord. God Bless the Family.

  • Guest: Rhonda Price Fitzpatrick

    From: Herrin ,Il, Illinois

    Date: November 21, 2013

    I’m so sorry to hear about Mary Ann’s passing she was a wonder lady I loved her dearly I will miss her smiling face She always was smiling May the lord be with you in this time of sorrow Heaven got a knew angel I love all of you Rhonda