Ila M Reynolds

Ila Marie Reynolds, 82, a lifelong resident of Springfield, passed away Friday April 9, 2010 at St. John's Hospice.

She was born May 16, 1927 the daughter of Otis and Eleanor Allgood Green. She married Gerald E. Reynolds November 18, 1950 and he preceded her in death November 17, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Eleanor “Sunny” Green, and her daughter Kathy's partner, Dick Paull.

Surviving are her three children; Kathy Reynolds of Glendale, AZ., Jerry A. (wife Char) Reynolds, and Chuck (wife Janet) Reynolds both of Springfield. There are seven grandchildren; Danielle (husband Aaron) Hanselman, James Reynolds, Sara Reynolds, Emily (husband Joe) Roberts, all of Springfield, Sophie Reynolds of Mankato, MN, and twins, Margaret and Lucy Reynolds of Springfield, also six great grandchildren, her sister, Lois (husband Leo) Beals of Grants Pass, OR. There are several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch & Son Funeral Home where visitation will be on Tuesday April 13, 2010 from 4-7 PM and where funeral services will be on Wednesday April 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Christopher House officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded by the Bisch Crematory following the service. Private inurnment will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers, those that wish may direct memorial contributions to the Telephone Pioneers “All God's Children Shall Have Shoes” program, or a charity of your choice.

Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.