Vera E. Reese nee Young, age 82, of Sauk Village, IL. passed away August 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Carl Reese. Loving mother of Thomas (Gladys) Reese, Carl R. (Vikki) Reese, Kenna (Ralph) Bellis, Kenneth R. (Marlene) Reese and Carla (Michael) Thorne. Cherished grandmother of twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and late granddaughter Brenda. Visitation Tuesday August 24th from 3:00 p.m." 8:00 p.m at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL.) . Funeral service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints (402 Longwood Dr. Chicago Heights) Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to VITAS Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Info 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com