Lavone Karen Reis (nee Stehr) – Began her journey home on August 17, 2025, age 84.
Precious mom of Lori (Joel) Marquez and the late Scott Reis. Dedicated grandma of Rachael Reis, Mitchell Reis, Sam Marquez and Karlie Marquez. Mother-in-law of Rebecca Reis.
Preceded in death by her husband, James Reis, parents, Susanne and Reginald Stehr and her sister, Kathleen (Alan) Martinson.
Lavone was a public school teacher for 32 years, she carried her teaching ability through everything she did with her grandchildren, caregivers and friends. She always had something to teach. Mom also had a love for nature and spending time wherever she could find it.
“We will see you again, Mom, until then you will be tremendously missed!”
Special thanks to the staff of Wilson Commons, Heritage Square and By Your Side Hospice.
Visitation at First Lutheran Church, 7400 West Lapham Street, West Allis, Wisconsin on Sunday, August 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Service 5:00 PM. Private urn burial at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to First Lutheran Church.