Sharyn A. Blair Obituary (1945

MT. PULASKI, IL. - Sharyn A. Blair, 78, of Clinton (formerly of Mt. Pulaski) passed away on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski. Sharyn was born on April 22, 1945 in Bloomington, IL., the daughter of James F. and Elaine M. (Murphy) Kent. She was first married to William F. Reeder. She later married Edward Blair on February 25, 1984 in Mt. Pulaski. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2012. Sharyn is survived by her 6 children: William Kent Reeder of Alto Pass, IL., Libby (Doug) Cross of Clinton, IL., Mark (Cindy) Blair of Springfield, Kathy (Rick) Davis of Mt. Pulaski, IL., Karen (Glen) Griesheim of Colorado, and Karla (Greg) Griesheim of Elkhart, IL., 13 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her 2 brothers: James (Susan) Kent of Rochester, IL., and Jay (Peggy) Kent of Illiopolis, IL. Sharyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her son: Aaron Reeder. A Celebration of Life for all family and friends will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday, June 16th at the Mt. Pulaski American Legion Post 447. A private family graveside will also be held at Riverside Cemetery in Illiopolis at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Dewitt County Animal Shelter or Vonderlieth Living Center. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski.