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JUDITH REISS Obituary

Judith L. Reiss, nee Zmuda, age 57, beloved wife of Dennis; loving mother of Kevin and Kelly (Jason Waclawik) Reiss; dear daughter of Florence and the late Edward Zmuda; fond sister of Nancy (Peter) DeBruin, Joseph (Denise) Zmuda, and Donna (Mark) Stallman; sister-in-law of Bill (Jackie) and the late Bob (Dawn) Reiss; aunt of Julie, Robert, John; Catherine; Dana; Bill, Barbara, Ken, Jennifer; Kerry, Laura, and the late Jenny. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks S. of Roosevelt) Lombard. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Pius X Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Assumption Cemetery. Memorials to Des Plaines Public Library are apprec. Info., 630-932-1500.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 24, 2010.

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March 5, 2010

Friends and colleagues of Kevin at John Jay College Library in New York send their heartfelt condolences to the Reiss and Zmuda families. Requiescat in pace.

February 25, 2010

To the entire Reiss and Zmuda families, Our condoences go to you in your time of sorrow. Don and Linda Thor (Denise Zmuda's sister) Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Jamie Wilson

February 25, 2010

Kelly, Jason, Kevin, and family:
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We were so sad to hear the news from Lizzie and Patty. Stay strong and remember all the good times always. Love,
Jamie, Jim, Claire, Carlie, and Christopher Wilson

Bob Blanchard

February 25, 2010

Dear Reiss family -- Judy was a terrific coworker and will be missed at the library. Our prayers are with you.

Mike Dwyer

February 24, 2010

Dennis & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Julie Dwyer

February 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. At such times, we need to read Gods word the bible for comfort. 1 Corinthians 15:26 says 'As the last enemy, death is to brought to nothing.' That is good news! May Jehovah God give you the strength to cope with the loss of your dear mother and wife, Judith.

Cheryl & Robert Brach

February 24, 2010

Kevin, and the entire Reiss family, we were so sorry to hear of your Mom's
passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember to take care of each other.

February 24, 2010

Florence, my mom and I were so sorry to hear of Judy's death. You have had a horrible 6 months. Our prayers are with you. Stay strong.

Love,

Gerry Piazza & Verna Jarzombek

Mark & Bonnie Mahoney

February 24, 2010

Dennis, and the entire Reiss family: We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved wife and mother. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you.

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