Eva Marie Rees Obituary (1916

Eva Marie Rees age 102 of Bloomington, IL formerly of Heyworth, IL passed away at 12:45 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Martin Health Center, Bloomington, IL. Her graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, August 23, 2019 at Heyworth Cemetery, Heyworth IL. Rev. Linda Vonck will be officiating. At Eva's request there will be no visitation. The family suggests memorials be made to The United Church of Heyworth or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are being handled by Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Eva was born November 5, 1916 in Heyworth, IL the daughter of Charles Andrus and Leona Belle Romine Allen. She married Francis B. "Buck" Rees on May 4, 1937 in Heyworth IL. He passed away April 25, 1983. Surviving are her 2 daughters, Karen (Darrell) Kehl, Normal, IL, Kathy (Dan deceased) Koons, Shirley IL, 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren Eva is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Inez Arbuckle Shutt. Eva had worked at the Farmers State Bank of Heyworth for 27 years until she retired. She was a member of the the United Church of Heyworth. She was a charter member of the Federated Women's Club, Heyworth, American Businesswomen's Association and OSF Hospital Auxiliary where she volunteered for 16 years. Eva was an avid bridge player. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com