Rees family holds reunion

The 101st annual John A. and Elizabeth (Morgan) Rees family reunion was held Saturday, June 17, 2023 in Dallmeyer Hall at the Washington County fairgrounds.

56 family members enjoyed a bountiful potluck meal. After eating the youth enjoyed playing lawn games while the adults spent time visiting.

The oldest family member present was Marjorie Jones and the youngest was her great-grandson, Asa Luers. Linda Jones of West Dundee, Illinois and Bob and Kathy Evans of Bourbonnais, Illinois traveled the farthest distance. Betty Gipple of Washington, Iowa, traveled the least distance.

The next reunion will be held the third Saturday in June 2024 at the same location.

Officers for next year will remain the same, President, Bob Evans, Vice-President, Kay Davis, and Secretary-Treasurer, Sharon Rees.

Drink committee for next year will be Christal Arthur, chair, Shirley Temple and Morgan Vincent.

Those in attendance were:

Ainsworth: Jay Greene; Columbus Junction: Ivan and Christal Arthur, Delbert and Sandra Rees, Donna Rees, Fran Rees, Jim and Melinda Rees, John Rees and fiancé Paige Townley; Conesville: Joyce Hamilton, Randy and Dee Anne Vincent; Crawfordsville: Dallas and Kay Davis, Scott and Jeanne Davis, Gary and Michelle Rees, Harold Rees, Jeff and Shirley Temple;

Iowa City: Richard, Ericka, Elijah, Aidan, and Caeley Arthur, Sharon Rees; Keota: Edwin and Rita Luers, Will, Anna, Belle, Gamon, Kendall and Asa Luers; Madrid: Kelsey Erickson;

Mt. Pleasant: Morgan Vincent; Washington: Betty Gipple, Ally, Bailey and Blaine Rees;

Wellman: Marjorie Jones, Willie, Lisa, Evan, Sadie, Ellie and Sawyer Van Der Molen;

Bourbonnais, IL: Bob and Kathy Evans; Congerville, IL: Sarah, Bronwyn and Ffion Mayo;

West Dundee, IL: Linda Jones