Anna B. Reynolds

Anna B. Reynolds, age 100 of Highland, IL, died Monday, September 24, 2018, at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. She was born on March 11, 1918, in Fairmont City, IL, the daughter of Vit and Bozena (nee Materka) Novy. On November 20, 1943, she married Clare S. Reynolds at East St. Louis, IL. He passed away on March 26, 1981. Anna was born in Fairmont City, IL, and graduated from East St. Louis High School in 1936. After her marriage to Clare, they moved to Riley, IN. They farmed and also owned and operated fishing cabins and a fishing guide service on the Erie Canal, which ran through their property. When Clare retired from the railroad they moved to Stilesville, IN. After her husband's death, Anna moved Belleville, IL. Then 25 years ago moved to Highland, IL to be near her niece, Kathy. In addition to her family, she leaves behind her beloved pet, Muffy, whom she rescued from Sun City, AZ after the death of her sister, Bessie. Our sweet Aunt Anna will always be best remembered as a "dog mom" to many furry friends . . . Heck and Speck, Holly, and Kraemer - who are all happy to see her again. Survivors include: Nieces & Nephews - Several. Her Niece, Kathy's Husband - James "Jim" (Gail) Stukenberg, Highland, IL Great Niece - Keri (Josh) Wojcik Great Niece - Becky (Derek) Guardiola Great Nephew - Christopher Melton, Jr. She was preceded in death by: Father - Vit H. Novy Mother - Bozena Novy, nee Materka Husband - Clare S. Reynolds - Died 3/26/1981 Sister - Bessie E. Haberaecker Sherman - Died 7/20/2013 Brother - Vit J. Novy, DVM - Died 2/26/1970 Brother - Harvey Novy, as infant Niece - Kathy L. Stukenberg, nee Melton Nephew - Christopher Melton Sr. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 04, 2018, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL . Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 04, 2018, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Father Pat G. Jakel officiating. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, IL at 1:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Animal Shelter.

Anna B. Reynolds

March 11, 1918 - September 24, 2018