Louise Katherine Reich's Obituary
Louise K. Reich, 90 years of age of Columbia, IL, passed away on January 1, 2025. She was born October 26, 1934, in St. Louis, MO.
Louise was the heart of her family and devoted her life to caring for them. She was known for her warm personality, a generous heart that was always ready to help, for giving the best hugs and telling family stories that she took great pride in. She loved to bake and was happiest at a family gathering. Her kindness and compassion touched many lives. As “Grandma Great” her nurturing spirit, unwavering support and boundless love will live on in her grandchildren. She will forever be missed.
Surviving are her sons; Steve (Cathy) Reich and Mark (Karen) Reich; daughter, Susan (John) Lerch; grandchildren, Danielle (Eddie) Underwood, Charles "Chad" Clifton, Andrew (Charlie Hogland) Reich, Jackie Reich, and Sarah Lerch; great-granddaughters, Kylie Underwood, and Alyssa Clifton-Underwood, brothers, Edward, Richard and David Paluczak, along with other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" Reich, Jr., whom she married 1954 and who died October 3, 1987; parents, Andrew and Louise, nee LaZear, Paluczak; brother, Andrew Paluczak;
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 12 noon - 2:00 pm, at Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL. Interment will follow in the St. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Saint Louis, MO.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 So. Illinois St., Belleville, Il 62220 or American Cancer Society, #5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL 62062 .
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