Melvin L. Reed, 90, of Marquette Heights, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at his residence.
Born Jan. 25, 1925, in Lovington to Joseph G. and Alma J. McVicker Reed, he married Glenda M. Wyman July 29, 1971, in Canton. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Paula Jeane (Sam) Sredanovich of Lake Elsinore, Calif.; two sons, Stephen Eugene (Karen) Reed of Santa Marie, Calif., and Bradley John (Laurie) Reed of Hemet, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Judy C. (Eugene) Phillips of Spring City, Ind.; three stepsons, James “Rich” Brawner of Marquette Heights, John B. (Cheryl) Brawner Jr. of Eureka and Terryl L. (Kathy) Brawner of Pekin; and one sister, Viola J. Wolfer of Pekin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one stepson, one brother and one sister.
Melvin served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 36 years, retiring in 1980 as a window clerk.
Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Military rites will be accorded by the United States Navy.
Full obit in the Pekin Times - Oct. 8, 2015.
Name: Melvin Leon Reed
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1925
Birth Place: Lovington, Illinois
Residence Place: Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois
Registration Date: 26 Jan 1943
Employer: Western Union
Weight: 141
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Joe Reed
WWII Draft Registration Card
Name: Melvin L Reed
Gender: Male
Event Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 13 Dec 1945
Marriage Place: California
Spouse: Phyllis J Smith
California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Born Jan. 25, 1925, in Lovington to Joseph G. and Alma J. McVicker Reed, he married Glenda M. Wyman July 29, 1971, in Canton. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Paula Jeane (Sam) Sredanovich of Lake Elsinore, Calif.; two sons, Stephen Eugene (Karen) Reed of Santa Marie, Calif., and Bradley John (Laurie) Reed of Hemet, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Judy C. (Eugene) Phillips of Spring City, Ind.; three stepsons, James “Rich” Brawner of Marquette Heights, John B. (Cheryl) Brawner Jr. of Eureka and Terryl L. (Kathy) Brawner of Pekin; and one sister, Viola J. Wolfer of Pekin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one stepson, one brother and one sister.
Melvin served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 36 years, retiring in 1980 as a window clerk.
Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Military rites will be accorded by the United States Navy.
Full obit in the Pekin Times - Oct. 8, 2015.
Name: Melvin Leon Reed
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1925
Birth Place: Lovington, Illinois
Residence Place: Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois
Registration Date: 26 Jan 1943
Employer: Western Union
Weight: 141
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Joe Reed
WWII Draft Registration Card
Name: Melvin L Reed
Gender: Male
Event Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 13 Dec 1945
Marriage Place: California
Spouse: Phyllis J Smith
California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Melvin L. Reed, 90, of Marquette Heights, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, at his residence.
Born Jan. 25, 1925, in Lovington to Joseph G. and Alma J. McVicker Reed, he married Glenda M. Wyman July 29, 1971, in Canton. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Paula Jeane (Sam) Sredanovich of Lake Elsinore, Calif.; two sons, Stephen Eugene (Karen) Reed of Santa Marie, Calif., and Bradley John (Laurie) Reed of Hemet, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Judy C. (Eugene) Phillips of Spring City, Ind.; three stepsons, James “Rich” Brawner of Marquette Heights, John B. (Cheryl) Brawner Jr. of Eureka and Terryl L. (Kathy) Brawner of Pekin; and one sister, Viola J. Wolfer of Pekin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one stepson, one brother and one sister.
Melvin served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 36 years, retiring in 1980 as a window clerk.
Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Military rites will be accorded by the United States Navy.
Full obit in the Pekin Times - Oct. 8, 2015.
Name: Melvin Leon Reed
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1925
Birth Place: Lovington, Illinois
Residence Place: Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois
Registration Date: 26 Jan 1943
Employer: Western Union
Weight: 141
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Joe Reed
WWII Draft Registration Card
Name: Melvin L Reed
Gender: Male
Event Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 13 Dec 1945
Marriage Place: California
Spouse: Phyllis J Smith
California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
Born Jan. 25, 1925, in Lovington to Joseph G. and Alma J. McVicker Reed, he married Glenda M. Wyman July 29, 1971, in Canton. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Paula Jeane (Sam) Sredanovich of Lake Elsinore, Calif.; two sons, Stephen Eugene (Karen) Reed of Santa Marie, Calif., and Bradley John (Laurie) Reed of Hemet, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Judy C. (Eugene) Phillips of Spring City, Ind.; three stepsons, James “Rich” Brawner of Marquette Heights, John B. (Cheryl) Brawner Jr. of Eureka and Terryl L. (Kathy) Brawner of Pekin; and one sister, Viola J. Wolfer of Pekin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one stepson, one brother and one sister.
Melvin served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 36 years, retiring in 1980 as a window clerk.
Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Military rites will be accorded by the United States Navy.
Full obit in the Pekin Times - Oct. 8, 2015.
Name: Melvin Leon Reed
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 25 Jan 1925
Birth Place: Lovington, Illinois
Residence Place: Pekin, Tazewell, Illinois
Registration Date: 26 Jan 1943
Employer: Western Union
Weight: 141
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Joe Reed
WWII Draft Registration Card
Name: Melvin L Reed
Gender: Male
Event Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 13 Dec 1945
Marriage Place: California
Spouse: Phyllis J Smith
California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
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