Born August 13, 1932 in Pekin to Erle B. and Blanche F. (Hyatt) Squier, she married Robert Lewis Reid on April 1, 1951 in Pekin. He died August 16, 2012. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Sally Look; and two brothers, Gene Squier and Darrell Squier.
Surviving are one son, John (Diane) Reid of Edelstein; three grandchildren, Charissa (Scott) Becker of Manito, Clinton (Kathy) Look of Tremont, and Katie (Clay) Shawhan of Norwood; four great-grandchildren, Taylor (Kyle) Hoeft, Dylan Becker, Conner Look, and Olivia Look; and one great-great-granddaughter, Jaci Hoeft.
Marian was a talented musician and taught private piano lessons in Pekin for over 70 years. She was the long-time organist at First United Presbyterian Church in Pekin, last playing at the age of 86.
She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. David Taylor will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 601 North 4th Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554 or to First United Presbyterian Church, 1717 Highwood Avenue, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
The family would like to thank the staff and nurses of Transitions Hospice for their care of Marian.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
PALLBEARERS
John Reid
Mike Morgan
Dylan Becker
Scott Becker
Clay Shawhan
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