Mary Jane Reed Obituary

We bid farewell to Mary Jane Reed of Freeburg, Illinois, born in Saint Libory, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 13, 2024 at the age of 92. Mary Jane touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Dintelmann and Katherine Dintelmann (Trentman); her siblings, Eugene and Dorothy; her former husband John Mueller; and her sons, James John, John Louis and Thomas Gerard.

She is survived by: her daughters, Linda Hutchings (Harry), Barbara Brueggemann (Michael) and Ann Smythe (Timothy); her stepchildren, Ruby Walls, Carolyn Reason (Marty), Janice Jackson (Brian), Pam Miller, Taquincey Goodlow, Antwoyne Miller and Vernetta William; her sister Rosemary Behrmann; and her husband Jacob. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Visitation was held on Monday, December 16th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home (3412 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223). A funeral service was held on Monday, December 16th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials may be made in Mary Jane's name to the Food and Clothing Bank located at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Freeburg, IL.