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Donald J. Reiss
1932 - 2025
BORN
1932
DIED
2025
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Donald Reiss Obituary
Born: February 8, 1932 in Joliet, IL
Died: September 10, 2025 in Ashton, IL
Donald J. Reiss, 93, of Ashton, IL passed away on September 10, 2025. Don was born on February 8, 1932 in Joliet, IL to Clarence and Theresa (Zobel) Reiss. Don married Mary Darlene Lane on January 23, 1953 in Joliet, IL. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army for 2 years. He grew up farming in Elwood and when he moved up north, he farmed in rural Ashton. He and his family were one of the host farmers for the 1988 Farm Progress Show.
He enjoyed playing accordion in a band, on the radio in his younger years. He was a Cubs fan and enjoyed boating, fishing and snowmobiling.
Don loved and was so proud of his family.
Don is survived by his wife, Darlene Reiss; Children, Randall (Anita) Reiss, Sandra (James) Collins, Karen (Randy) Hann, Susan (Robert) Stover, Barbara Rogers, David (Amy) Reiss; Brother-in-law, Norman Frapp; Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; And several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Kathy Reiss; Brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Doug and Dorothy Horton; Sister-in-law, Donna Frapp; As well as Son-in-law, Mike Dvorak.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 244 Kelley Dr. Rochelle, IL 61068. A funeral mass will begin at 12:00 P.M. with a burial to follow out to Ashton Cemetery in Ashton, IL. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Beverage-Lyons Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com
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Melody Reeves Fisher
September 17, 2025
Condolences to the family. I grew up going to school with The Reiss children. I loved spending time out on the farm , walking through the field of cows, going into the chicken coop for my first time and playing in the barn, when it was empty. Mr Reiss was often out working during those visits but many of my best childhood memories were spending time on his farm. I sadly lost touch with the family after they moved away from Joliet.
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