Vera Rees' Obituary
Vera Rees, age 79, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 11:26 a.m. in her home.
Vera was born on September 30, 1942 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to Charles and Mae (Coates) Giacomo. On August 23, 1963, she married Kenneth Paul Rees in Coulterville, IL and he preceded her in death on December 24, 1996. Vera enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her three sons, Larry Rees of Coulterville, IL, Ronald Rees of Coulterville, IL, and Daryl (Lisa) Rees of Marissa, IL; seven grandchildren, Ronald, Vera, Matthew, Derrick, Amanda, Justin, and Gramm; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jim (Janet) Giacomo of Coulterville, IL, and Pete Giacomo of Winkle, IL; three sisters, Mary Schaefer of Swanwick, IL, Betty Aaron of Coulterville, IL, and Rose Lawless of Coulterville, IL; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one grandson, Ryan Paul Rees; four brothers, Eule Giacomo, Floyd Giacomo, Teddy Giacomo, and Charles Giacomo; and one sister, Elizabeth Giacomo.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Cecil Dunning officiating. Interment will be at Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
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