Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Melva M. Reid, 93, of Gillespie, Ill., died at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. She was born on Jan. 8, 1930, in rural Bunker Hill, to Walter Hauschild and Mathilda Heyen Hauschild. She married Robert A. Reid, and he preceded her in death.

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, David (Cheryl) Reid of Mt Olive, Gary (Amy) Reid of Gillespie; daughter, Julie (Ed) Wargo of Carlinville; grandchildren, Heather, Danielle, Michael, Kelly, Tim, Eldon, Emily, Nola; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Clarence Hauschild of California, Raymond Hauschild of Edwardsville; and sister, JoAnn Tilashalski of Edwardsville. Melva was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Dorothy Weaks, Norma Padgett, Judy Douglass; and brothers, Carl Hauschild and Earl Hauschild.

Memorial services were held Friday, Oct. 27, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gillespie. Burial was at Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery in Carlinville.

Memorials are suggested to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of arrangements.