Melva Reid

Melva M. Reid, 93, of Gillespie, IL, died at Carlinville Area Hospital, Carlinville, IL on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 10:28 am.  She was born January 8, 1930, in Rural Bunker Hill, IL to Walter Hauschild & Mathilda Heyen Hauschild.  She married Robert  A. Reid.  She was retired after having been a CPA.  She was the organist at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.  She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie, Carlinville Area Women's Club, Gillespie Nite H.C.E., Gillespie Lions Club, Gillespie Library Board and Joyful Angels.  She is survived by her sons, Dennis (Judy) Reid of Gillespie, IL, David (Cheryl) Reid of Mt Olive, IL, Gary (Amy) Reid of Gillespie, IL, daughter, Julie (Ed) Wargo of Carlinville, IL, grandchildren, Heather, Danielle, Michael, Kelly, Tim, Eldon, Emily, Nola, 9 great grandchildren, brothers, Clarence Hauschild of CA, Raymond Hauschild of Edwardsville, IL and sister, JoAnn Tilashalski of Edwardsville, IL.  Melva was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, sisters, Dorothy Weaks, Norma Padgett, Judy Douglass and brothers, Carl Hauschild and Earl Hauschild.  Friends may call on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gillespie from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.  Memorial services are Friday, October 27, 2023 at 11:00 am at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gillespie.  Burial will be at Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery, Carlinville, IL.  Memorials are suggested to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.

Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

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