In loving memory of

Megan K. Reeves
August 26, 1983 - July 15, 2006

MEGAN REEVES BEARDSTOWN, Illinois - Megan K. Reeves, 22, a former resident of Muscatine, died suddenly Saturday, July 15, 2006. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2006, at the St. Mathias Church, 215 W Eighth Street, Muscatine, Iowa. The Reverend John P. Gallagher will officiate the service. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home, 1931 Houser Street, Muscatine, Iowa. Memorials may be made to Special Olympics. Megan was born on August 26, 1983, in Iowa City, the daughter of Mark Reeves and Lisa Bryan Reeves. She was a 2002 graduate of the Porta High School in Petersburg, Illinois. She worked at Frashier-Sudbrink Insurance Company in Beardstown, Illinois. Megan loved horseback riding and motorcycle riding with her dad. Survivors include her mother, Lisa Reeves of Springfield, Illinois; her father, Mark Reeves of Springfield, Illinois; two brothers, Jacob Reeves and wife, Shannon, of Muscatine, and Nicholas Reeves of Springfield, Illinois; her maternal grandmother, Mary Long of Muscatine; her paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Reeves of Atalissa; two nieces, Caitlin and Alexis Reeves of Muscatine; her fiancé, Shad Graham of Beardstown, Illinois, and his son, Issac, also of Beardstown; and special friends, Tanya Gudzenko and Larry Small. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Barnie Bryan, her maternal step-grandfather, Robert Long; and her paternal grandfather, Ernest Reeves.

Tributes

jennifer ethell wrote on Aug 3, 2006:

"I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH MEGAN AT PORTA WE GRADUATED TOGETHER IN PETERSBURG SHE IS A SPECIAL PERSON AND VERY NICE SHE WILL BE MISSED"

Jennaca Buster wrote on Jul 25, 2006:

"I just want to say I am truly sorry for the loss of Megan Reeves. She was friends with my older brother, Josh, but was always so nice to me and included me. I can even remember back in Hayes, I was always intimidated by the older kids, but she would always joke around with me and tell me we were friends too. Growing up, I remember playing softball with her was some of the best times I had playing. She really helped make the game fun for everyone. She really was an awesome person and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers."

Gary Sandburg wrote on Jul 24, 2006:

"Mark & Lisa, I was deeply saddened to hear about your loss. I cannot imagine what you are both going through. You and your entire family will be in my prayers. Gary, Sara and family"

Brandy (Dawson) Huerta wrote on Jul 24, 2006:

"Mark,Lisa and family I was extremely saddend to hear about Megan, my heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Brandy"

Stephanie Bowman wrote on Jul 24, 2006:

"To the Family of Megan, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I met Megan about 5 years ago on a horse trail and every summer it never failed we always ran into each other on the trails at Jim Edgar panther creek, and had good laughs and fun times with our horses. She truely is an angel of god. Thinking of you and your family. She is now on a happy trail. My deepest sympathies, Stephanie Bowman"

randy and kelly lick wrote on Jul 24, 2006:

"Mark,Lisa and jake and nick im sorry to hear about your loss of megan you guys have been through alot in this last year you guys our in our thoughts and prayers i hope nick gets better"

Jean Timm Reynolds wrote on Jul 22, 2006:

"Dear Lisa and Mark, Our whole family was so saddened to hear about the loss of Megan. May the grace of God bring you comfort. Dave, Jean and family"

Carrie Burrows Hetzler wrote on Jul 21, 2006:

"Mark and Lisa, I was soo sorry to hear about your daughter Megan. I just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Sincerely, Brian and Carrie(Burrows)Hetzler"

Jennifer (Franzen) Daniels wrote on Jul 20, 2006:

"Mark, Lisa, Jacob & Nick - I'm so saddened to hear about the loss of Megan. What a tragedy. I remember staying the summers with Ann & John on Laurel Street, and I used to come over and babysit. I remember those dark curls, so tangly, and bouncy. I used to pull her curls and they would always bounce back up. What a doll she was. She still looks just as beautiful as she was when I remember her. I know that it will tough to get through the loss of Megan, and Nick, I hope you get better too. Your family and faith in God is the only thing that will get you through this. It's hard, I know. I still miss mom everyday. Like my counselor told me, you never get "over it" but rather you learn to cope with it. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Megan will live on in all of you. Love, Jenn "

Tim & Roxie Peters wrote on Jul 20, 2006:

"Mark & Lisa - Tim and I are so sorry to hear about Megan...Words can never be enough - but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our Lord has special plans for your beautiful daughter. May the love of God surround you in love and give you peace... Liz - I want you to know that I am thinking of you and you are always in my prayers. Roxie"

Rick & Sue Petersen wrote on Jul 20, 2006:

"Fred, Lisa & Family, Remember all the wonderful times that you shared with Megan. We never know why our loved ones are taken away but have faith and know she is being well taken care of. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Rick & Sue "

Virginia Maxwell Moss wrote on Jul 20, 2006:

"Elizabeth and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Megan. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God's love surround you during this very difficult period."

Shawn Baars (Schreurs) wrote on Jul 20, 2006:

"Mark, Lisa & Family, I can't even begin to say I know what your going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family's through this difficult time. I remember Megan as a beautiful little girl, with a big smile and her cute dimples. I had the pleasure of caring for the Mckee's, the Wonder's and your family when your children were younger. What a great group of children. Cherish the wonderful memories that you will always have. May God's love help comfort you now and always."

Shellie Clyde wrote on Jul 20, 2006:

"Lisa, I was so sad for your loss and our prayer group prayed for your comfort! God must have loved Megan so much he wanted her with him!"

Janet and Joseph Vespa wrote on Jul 19, 2006:

"Lisa and Family, We were sorry to hear about Megan's passing. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Janet and Joseph Vespa"

connie,erin,laura hawley wrote on Jul 19, 2006:

"wish i could be with you , hold you and could take some of your pain from you. we love you and we will miss megan too. the colorado hawley's"

Jeff & Lisa Longtin family wrote on Jul 19, 2006:

"Dear Lisa, Mark, and family, We extend our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your beautiful Megan. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the love of God, your family, and friends comfort you. With sympathy, Lisa & Jeff Longtin "

David Hoag Family wrote on Jul 19, 2006:

"We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Megan. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. David, Stacie, Shonna & Bryan Hoag"

Jim Wiley wrote on Jul 19, 2006:

"Mark and Lisa and family... I am so sorry to hear of your daughter's death. Please know that you are in my prayers. May GOD provide you strength during this time of sorrow....Jim Wiley"

Scott Gentzler & Lea (Miller) Gentzler wrote on Jul 19, 2006:

"Our heartfelt sympathies to all of you. I have no words that could make sense of any of this, just please know you are in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless, Lea"

Steve & Marla Lee wrote on Jul 19, 2006:

"Mark & Lisa, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. You coached our daughter, Traci, for softball and we always appreciated your kindness to the girls. It was very obvious you loved children. Steve & Marla Lee"

Debby Stoddard wrote on Jul 19, 2006:

"Lisa, Mark, and families, I am so sorry to hear about Megan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and if there is anything I can do please let me know. Take care."

Mark and Julie Evans wrote on Jul 19, 2006:

"We are so sorry Lisa and Mark. Remember that the day you fear as the end of all this is the birthday of your eternity. You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers. Mark and Julie Evans"

Pat Freiburger& Rick Bermel wrote on Jul 19, 2006:

"We are so sorry to hear of Meagan's passing. I will always remember her beautiful smile. She was always the neighborhood cutie. She will be missed. Our payers are with your family. "

Terry Beatty wrote on Jul 19, 2006:

"Mark and Lisa -- my thoughts and prayers are with you in this most trying time."

Erin Miller wrote on Jul 19, 2006:

"To the Reeves Family.. I'm Erin Miller i went to school with megan and also played softball with her. I just wanted to say sorry for your lost and we will miss her very much. with love- ERIN"

Joanne Gaston wrote on Jul 19, 2006:

"Lisa and family, Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers for Megan and your entire family, not just today but in the days and years ahead, also. May you find comfort in God's unending love for you."

Jennifer Brauns-Massey wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you at this time."

Brittney Belknap wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"Megan was absolutely a beautiful person. I rode the school bus with her and her brothers for years. She always had the most amazing smile and always seemed to be laughing. i'm so sorry for your loss...."

Amber Sivedge wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"Mark and Lisa: I can still remember playing softball with megan... wow seems so unreal that she is gone now.. i am so sorry for your loss just know she will be greatly remembered by everybody she was a very wonderful individual."

Kristi (owens) Elliott wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"Dear Lisa And Mark, I'm sadden for your loss and can only add you to my prayers. May God keep you safe in his arms in your hour of need. Kristi"

John Wunder wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"Mark, Lisa: I was stunned to hear of Megan leaving us. I am so sorry. I don't know what to say, except my heart goes out to both of you, as well as your families. John"

Jeff & Brenda Dahnke & family wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"Mark,Lisa and family: We are so sorry to hear of Megan's passing. Megan will always be remembered for her beautiful smile. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. God Bless You all ..... what a beautiful Angel! "

Amber Seaba wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"Megan was a wonderful person inside and out. She will be missed by all. My families deepest sympathies."

Andrea Reimers-Arlen wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"I know first hand what its like to lose someone you love. To lose your bestfirend. Its not easy. I cant say how sorry I am to ALL of you. Megan was the greatest person. My bestfriend. She loved all of you with everything she had. Her family meant so much. She would have done anything for you.I talked to Meg every other day on email, and usually once a week on the phone. She was so happy. She loved her life. She talked about you guys so much. How much she loved her parents, how cute Jakes little girls were, She was so worried about Nick and couldnt wait until he got better. And Shad she loved him and Izac so much. I know she couldnt wait to be his wife. Thats what she wanted. Like I said Megan was such a happy person and thats what we need to remember. We cant live on what if's and one more day...If you ask me she had the best 22 almost 23 years of her life. I dont think there would be anything she would want to change. And one more thing, when my mom passed away the best advise I got was that it gets easier. At the time I thought it was the dumbest thing I had ever heard. Why would someone tell me that at a time like this. Well its true. You will be counting the days,the weeks, the months and before you know it a year. I know Megan would want us to remember ALL of the good times, and im sure even the bad. I know she will never be forgotten. I know right now, its really hard to believe, but I know that if family sticks togehter its so much easier. And im only a phone call away if anyone ever needs to talk. I loved Megan too, I always will. Once again, im so sorry. I wish there was something more that I could do for all of you. Love, Andrea Arlen 25885 Sieverding Ridge Road Bellevue, IA 52031 (563)872-3371"

Kathy Koenigsaecker Kasson wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless."

Karlyn (Koenigsaecker) Larson wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"I am so sorry. You are all in my prayers, especially Megan."

Mickey Reed-Schmidt wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"Mark, Lisa and Families; My deepest sympathy to you for the loss of such a beautiful gift from God. You are in my thoughts and prayers."

Meghan McCarthy wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"Lisa,Mark,Jake,and Nick, I was stunned to hear the news about Megan. It makes me so angry that god would take her away before her time. I know that Megan and I had our hard times, I only wish it wasnt to late to let her know how much she meant to me and how much i loved her. My heart goes out to your family. Meghan McCarthy"

Chris & Michale Mccleary-Crumly wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"Megan was a wonderful person and always had a smile on her face. She will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you."

Tom Summitt wrote on Jul 18, 2006:

"Lisa, Mark, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Megan. I know your feeling and share your loss. We are currently on vacation, otherwise I would visit with you at the funeral home. If I can be of help to you next week, please let me know. You have my deepest sympathy. Tom Summitt and family"

Amy Meyer wrote on Jul 17, 2006:

"Megan was such a loving special person. I'm so shocked, and saddened, and sorry. -Miss Meyer"