Cynthia A. Reed

Cynthia A. Reed, age 93, of Dakota, IL passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born on December 4, 1931, to Glen and Mae (Coe) Dunaway in Freeport, IL. Cynthia was a 1949 graduate of Orangeville High School. After graduating she went to work in the office at Rawleigh's in Freeport, IL. On February 1, 1950, Cynthia married Lyle Reed at her parents' home in Afolkey, IL. She then went to work alongside her husband on their dairy and hog farm in addition to raising their 5 children. She spent many hours in the combine, doing chores, gardening and canning.
Cynthia always looked forward to having her family over for dinner, hosting their 4th of July parties, going to her Wednesday morning and couples bowling leagues. She and Lyle took many trips to Arizona, Europe, various other destinations and they even went on a few cruises. She was also part of a card club that played euchre and she also enjoyed playing 500.
Cynthia is survived by her children; Mary (Randy) Cummins of Freeport, Barbara (Dale) Simpson of Freeport, Curtis (Molly) Reed of Winslow, and Martin Reed of Dakota, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers; Marv Dunaway of Rockford, Al (Teresa) Dunaway of Phoenix, AZ, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Lyle in 2024, daughter Peggy Reed in 2023, and brother Lauren Dunaway in 2023.
Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Cramer-Leamon Funeral Home in Orangeville, IL.
Visitation will be from 10:00 till the time of service.
Pastor Roger Bronkema will be officiating the services.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A burial will take place at Rock Lily Cemetery in Winslow, IL.
A memorial has been established in her memory.
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