Mary Kathleen Reynolds

Mary Kathleen Reynolds obituary, Litchfield, MI

Mary Kathleen Reynolds

Mary Reynolds Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home - Hillsdale on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mary Kathleen Reynolds, age 86, of Hillsdale, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born on July 4, 1938, in Hillsdale, to Ray and Thelma (Burcket) Dempsey. She married Charles Reynolds on October 15, 1960, and he preceded her in death on February 20, 2006.
Mary graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1956 and went on to work as a cook at 99 Restaurant and later at Hillsdale College. She was a longtime member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed crocheting and cuddling her beloved dogs.
Mary is survived by six children, Lori (Thomas) Slone, Charles (Lisa) Reynolds, Elizabeth Reynolds, David (Maria) Reynolds, Teresa (Tony) Slovacek, and Jeannine (Scott) David; eleven grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dorthy (Gale) Kellam, and Nancy (Mike) Briggs.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 46 years, Charles; a brother, Tim Dempsy, and a son-in-law Jeff Vickery.
A funeral for Mary Reynolds will be on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale with Deacon Aaron Petersen officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Hillsdale. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Catholic Church.
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