Heathcock Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
Heathcock Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
NameRobert Leland Reitz
Birth20 Nov 1928, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co MI
Death16 Aug 2004, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co MI Age: 75
Spouses
1Cora Jean McRae , 5th Cousin
Birth20 Nov 1929
Death17 Aug 2002, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co MI Age: 72
MotherAlma J. Smith (1904-1994)
Marriage6 Jan 1951, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co MI
ChildrenGregg R.
Notes for Cora Jean (Spouse 1)
Cora Jean Reitz4542

Battle Creek C. Jean (McRae) Reitz 72, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, died Saturday August 17, 2002 at her residence.

Jean was born November 20, 1929, in Battle Creek, the daughter of the late William Ernest McRae and Alma J. (Smith) McRae Baker. She was a 1947 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School.

In 1990, Jean retired from Roney & Company. She was previously employed by Gage Printing, the Williams House Hotel, Michigan Gravure for ten years and Mueller Color Plate for ten years.

She was married in Miller Chapel of First Congregational Church, January 6, 1951, to Robert L. Reitz, he survives.

She is also survived by a daughter, Linda J. (Steve) Evans of Battle Creek, sons, Jeffrey D. (Leandra) Reitz of Battle Creek, Gregg R. (Mary) Reitz of Midland, five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and her twin brother, Marion E. McRae of Hernando, Florida.

She was a member of the First Congregational Church, where she formerly taught Sunday school and was a member of the 23rd Circle. Jean was a member and volunteered for the former Community Hospital Auxiliary and Battle Creek Health System Auxiliary, was a member of the Typographical Union Auxiliary, enjoyed sewing, camping, traveling and loved being with her family.

Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where the family will receive friends 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at the funeral home 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2002, with Rev. Dr. David D. Young and Rev. Dr. David H. Graham officiating. Interment in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorials to the First Congregational Church, Battle Creek Health System Auxiliary or Good Samaritan Hospice Care.

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