Reeda M. Noonan Obituary (1930

Reeda M. (Fialko) Noonan, 94, of Normal, IL passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 1:26 p.m. surrounded by family at Red Oak Estates in Canton, IL. She leaves behind a large, loving family and many friends. A visitation will be on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a rosary recited at 9:00 a.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Odell with Father John Bosco Mujuni officiating. Burial will take place at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in Odell following Mass. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Reeda was born October 7, 1930, in Streator, IL to John and Mary (Uhren) Fialko. She married William E. Noonan August 1, 1959, at St. Stephen’s Church in Streator, IL. He preceded her in death on November 3, 1989. Surviving are four sons and two daughters, Doug Noonan of Ocala, FL, Mark (Patty) Noonan of Mason City, IL, Daniel (Kristi) Noonan of Bloomington, IL, Sally (Jo Ellen) Noonan of Normal, IL, Lee (Donna) Noonan of Bloomington, IL, and Sheri (Brenda) Noonan of Normal, IL; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; two sisters, Mary Jean Godfrey of Chicago, IL and Louise Bute of Streator, IL; and two brothers, Louise (Joyce) Fialko of Homer Glen, IL and John Fialko of South Elgin, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; two brothers, Daniel Fialko and Richard Fialko; three sisters, Roma (Bill) Bergantz, Lucille (Gene) Snyder, Marcella (Patrick) Scullans; and daughter-in-law, Theresa Noonan. Reeda grew up in Streator and attended St. Stephen’s Catholic School. She was a graduate of Streator High School and attended modeling school in California. She was a homemaker and operated the family farm with her husband, Bill, in Odell. She enjoyed doing many things including cooking, baking, crocheting, card games, especially Euchre, Bingo, crossword puzzles, but above all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Bloomington, IL for many years. She was a past member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Odell, IL and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington, IL. She was a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. She was an avid Notre Dame fan. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her. The family extend heartfelt thanks to Red Oak Estates and Traditions Hospice for the wonderful care and compassion shown to our Mom. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Odell, IL or St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bloomington, IL. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit our page on Facebook.