John Reynolds

Mr. John Alfred Reynolds, 92, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021.  He was born June 24, 1929, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to the late Henry Reynolds and Mary Donnelly Reynolds.  John exuded joy in so many aspects of his life, disarming others with his wit and humor, leaving others smiling or laughing outright.  He was very proud of his Catholic faith and his Irish heritage.  John was a great baseball player and avidly followed the family team, the St. Louis Cardinals throughout his entire life.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Colleen Lee Reynolds; eight brothers: Henry, Thomas, Francis, Matthew, Richard, William, Paul, and Patrick; and sister, Mary.  John is survived by five children: David Reynolds (Mary), Kathleen Fiala (Victor), Michael Reynolds (Stefano), Robert Reynolds (Mary Karen), and John Reynolds (Katie); twelve grandchildren: Katie, Matt, Mila, Remi, Joey, Sam, Lily, Jake, Nick, Bret, Abby, and Patrick; and four great-grandchildren: Bailey, Jamie, Rhys, and Johnny.  A Funeral Mass will be conducted 2:00 PM Thursday, December 9th at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church with Father Christopher Gober officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607.  Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.