She was born October 14, 1919, in Louisville, the daughter of Ferdinand and Catherine (Wissing) Kruse. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Phillip Reed; sons, Tom, Doug and John Reed; sister, Barbara and a brother, Charles.
Mary was a member of St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church and had worked as a Secretary at the Kentucky Real Estate Commission for many years.
Survivors include two daughters, Pat Wheeler (Stan) and Cathy Fussenegger (Paul); three sons, Robert (Joyce), David (Liz), Carey (Ruth Ann); 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a brother, Jim Kruse; and 2 sisters, Joan Lawson and Jesse Ross.
A mass to celebrate Mary’s life will be conducted at 9:30 AM on Friday, February 10, 2017 at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church, 1104 S. Sixth St. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Thursday at Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Rd.
In lieu of customary expressions, donations may be given to St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church Renovation Fund, 1104 S. 6th St. Louisville, KY 40203.
Please visit www.archlheadywestport.com to leave a condolence for the family.
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