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1966
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2015
Marla Reese Obituary
Born: Nov. 12, 1966
Died: July 8, 2015
Marla Marie Reese, died at age 48, on July 8th, 2015, in her home with her husband and daughters by her side after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer.
Marla was born in Hawthorne, CA to Orion and Elaine Drube on November 12th, 1966. She married Kevin Bert Reese on September 2nd, 1989, in Geneva, IL and later had three children - Olivia, Emily and Hannah.
Surviving her are her three children; husband; sister, Denise Drube of Naperville, IL; and various family members of California and Minnesota.
We should remember Marla as the strong mother and inspiring woman she was. Thank you to our friends and family who have supported us throughout this battle.
No service will take place as we will be keeping her remains at home, close to our hearts.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marla Reese
6 Entries
Dan Mingarelli
January 30, 2025
I miss you & Kevin very much. Many days I would come over and Kevin would be working some over time. You and I would go to the store and food shop with Olivia & by the time we got done Kevin would be home. And you would make a dinner and we'd all laugh & talk. I miss those days. :)
Martin Pabisinski
November 8, 2017
Hello Kevin and children, I grew up in Warrenville with Marla and her sister. I remember the stories Marlas Dad would tell me, she was a beautiful and caring person. I,m sorry but I just found out about Marla,s passing away. She was a great person, be proud of her.
Dana Rourke
August 8, 2015
Dear Olivia, Emily, and Hannah,
I will always remember your mother for the love she poured into her family. She was always willing to do anything she could for her girls. I will also remember her lovely smile. Thinking of you all at this time.
Kelly Fitzgerald
July 31, 2015
Marla was one of my very best friends at Franklin Jr. High.
I'm heartbroken to hear of her passing and will remember her smile, her laugh and her warmth. Marla was a beautiful person inside and out.
Vickie P.
July 20, 2015
Dear Olivia, Emily & Hannah. I will always remember your mom as someone who loved family more than anything. She beamed with pride every time she mentioned your name or showed your pictures or talked about your successes. You were her joy. May memories keep you close at this time and throughout your lifetime as you grow into the wonderful, beautiful women your mom believed you are and will be. Kevin, Marla loved you as her soul-mate and best friend. At this difficult time may you feel her love and care just as you did when you walked side by side. Marla made a difference where ever she went and the path of those she crossed did not remain the same. May you carry that into your future as a legacy of her. Bless you Reese family.
Russ Stokes
July 15, 2015
Hello Kevin and Children,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your wife and mother. As difficult and painful as it was for Marla to go through, it is terribly difficult for loved ones to see her succumb to this illness.
Please find comfort in knowing she is now without pain and in a much better place.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Stay strong for each other. God Bless.
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