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Julia P. "Julie" Reid

Julia P. "Julie" Reid obituary

Julia Reid Obituary

Julia P. "Julie" Reid (nee Woods), Age 91, a resident of Crest Hill, IL, formerly of Chicago and Naperville, IL, died suddenly Monday, November 30, 2009 at Edward Hospital, Naperville. She was born August 16, 1918 in Falkirk, Scotland. Loving wife of the late James Reid, whom she married September 16, 1939, beloved mother of James "Jim" (Rhonda) Reid of Phoenix, AZ and Rebecca "Becky" (Tom) Adams of Naperville, mother-in-law of Jerrie Reid, dear longtime friend of Neil Miller, adored grandmother of James (Boni) Reid, Jeanene Mayer, Julie (Jeff) Borg, Jodi (Mike) Krzeminski, Monica (Mark) Domzalski, Jeff (Evelyn) Reid, Sean and the late Tommie Adams, cherished great-grandmother of Jillene, Bekah, Jayme, Mandy, Tommie, Ryann, Stephanie, Matthew and Emma, beloved great-great grandmother of Ava, devoted daughter of the late Robert Higgins and Rebecca Woods, dear sister of Scotty Higgins, the late Bill Higgins, the late Mamie Pilini, the late Bob Higgins, and fond aunt of many. Julie grew up in Scotland, was a registered nurse and drove a truck to support the British war effort during World War II. She came with her family to the United States in 1948 and taught for the Chicago Archdioceses for 39 years, without ever missing a day, at St. Anselm's from 1953 to 1956, and St. Joseph & St. Anne from1956 to 1966 in Chicago and Our Lady of Charity in Cicero from 1966 to 1992. She enjoyed knitting and was an active resident of Willow Falls Retirement Community in Crest Hill where she will be missed by many friends. Visitation Sunday, December 6, 2:00-6:00 P.M. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St, Naperville. Services will begin Monday, December 7, 9:15 A.M. from the funeral home and will proceed to a 10:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael Church, 1215 Modaff Rd., Naperville. Future Inurnment: Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: American Cancer Society, 1801 S. Meyers Rd, Suite #100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181. For info. (630) 355-0213

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Published by East Cook Life from Dec. 3 to Dec. 9, 2009.

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Anonymous

November 27, 2025

I thought of you while I was drinking a cup of tea yesterday. Even almost 16 years later, you still are in my heart. I love you Nana

Robert owcarz,

October 13, 2023

Fond memories I was a student of Mrs Reids at our lady of charity always remember knitting and her Christmas wreaths there were so many

Jodi Reid-Krzeminski

November 29, 2010

Your the only one who knows how I feel about your absence. I miss you so much. Until we meet again, I love you!

Love, Jodi

Tom Borg

November 29, 2010

Nana,

It's impossible to believe it will be a year since you left us tomorrow. I still think about you all the time and the imprint you left on all of our hearts will never leave us. With slippers on our feet and memories of you in our minds and our hearts, all of us will always love you and you are always with us.

I miss you and love you so much Nana,
Tommie

Rae Adams

November 29, 2010

I miss you so much mom and I can't believe it will be a year tomorrow since you left us. I talk to you all the time and to your guardian angel too. Give Tommie a hug and kiss for me.

I Love you,
Rae

Julie Borg

November 28, 2010

Nan, it's almost been a year now and it is still hard to believe you are gone. You are in my thoughts every day. I love and miss you so much! Love you Nan,
Julie

Tommie Borg

February 24, 2010

I don't think any of us have been quite the same since Nana passed; but we have her watching over us now. If ever there was one person that would go straight to Heaven without question, it's our precious Nana.

I will always miss her and will never, ever forget her.

Julie

February 18, 2010

Still miss you Nan. You are here with us everyday in our hearts and our memories. Love you, Julie

Jodi Reid-Krzeminski

January 16, 2010

I miss you Nana!!!

January 8, 2010

Nana, I miss you everyday. I still can't believe your not here with us. I think of you everyday, and I wish you were still at the other end of my telephone line.
I love you Nana!!

Jodi

Julie Borg

January 6, 2010

I miss you Nan. Hope you are having a great time reuniting with everyone! Thanks for watching out for us every day. I know you are with us always.
I love you.
Julie

Narlene Korta

December 17, 2009

My children all graduates of Our Lady of Charity in Cicero were fortunate to have known and been taught by Mrs Reid over the many years.
As a room mother and a volunteer at school , I am thankful that I knew her too. Thank You Mrs,Reid, and thank you for one of my christmas
wreaths which I still have.

S. D.

December 11, 2009

May you rest in peace Julia.

Jodi Reid-Krzeminski

December 7, 2009

Nana, we will miss you forever. We miss you already, thank you for all you have given us, we will forever be grateful you were our Nana.

Steve Kelley

December 5, 2009

I was in Mrs. Reid's fourth grade class in the 1981/82 school year. Twenty-eight years later I still remember what a great teacher and wonderful person she was. I learned how to knit and how to square dance from her. I remember on the last day of the school year she gave each of us a hug. She really cared about us and we could feel it. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends, and former students.

jim defalco

December 4, 2009

I was one of Mrs. Reid's student's at OLC. I use to bring her boxes of Christams Cards to she could make wreaths for the doors. I will miss her as well as those great memories.

Eric

December 4, 2009

I was in Mrs. Reid's classroom in 1982-83 and always looked back on that year with fondness. I especially remember her teaching us how to square dance and crochet. :) Thanks for helping shape so many young minds!

December 4, 2009

julia was a wonderwul lady i will miss making things for her. Pat Decker Phx Az.

December 3, 2009

Julia was a great lady, she always brought a smile to a room of people in so many ways. She never stopped, or that she could not do something she was young at heart till the day she had to go be with the Angels above. She was an Angel here on Earth for us all to enjoy and love, but she loved us just as much or more. It is amazing how one persons life can touch so many others. 91 years is a long time to be here on earth, but we are only here to experience things in life physically and the rest is of the time we experience life spiritually watching our loved ones and keeping them safe.
Love Always RRR

Bradley Nawara

December 3, 2009

I was one of Mrs. Reid's students at Our Lady of Charity in 1985. I was sorry to read about her passing. She was one of my favorite teachers there. I extend my deepest sympathy to her family.

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