Kelly A. Shanks

Kelly A. Reilmann-Shanks, 57, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, May 27, 1967, in Breese, IL, succumbed to her battle with breast cancer Sunday, October 6, 2024 in St. Louis, MO after many years of fighting.

Kelly worked as a Medical coding supervisor for Veteran’s Administration. She was a member of Grace Church in Fairview Heights, IL. Kelly was a loving woman who put family first in her life. She cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren who were the joy of her life. She had a passion for reading, watching movies, and traveling with her husband Jeff, whom she married on July 7, 2012. He was the love of her life. They shared a love that was special and unique and Kelly was so proud of their relationship and marriage. It was a once in a lifetime kind of love that was truly a blessing.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Father: James L. Reilmann

Surviving are her beloved:

• Husband: Jeff
• Children:
  • T.J. (Chelsea) Reilmann of St. Peters, MO
  • Sam Mueller
• Favorite bonus son: Bryan (Mary Beth) Shanks
• Grandchildren:
  • Sophia and James Reilmann of St. Peters, MO
  • Skylar, Charlotte and Easton Shanks of Belleville., IL.
• Beloved mother:  Mary Reilmann of Breese, IL
• Best friend and sister: Lisa Reilmann (Dave Johnson) of Arnold, MO
• Brother: Lance Reilmann (Barbara) of St. Petersburg, FL
• Nephews:
  • Adam and Luke Reilmann of FL
• Mother-in-law: Elaine Shanks
• Sisters-in-law:
  • Susan Shanks and Debby Hedrick of Belleville
• Cherished Yorkie: Vixen

Memorials: Memorials may be made to Metavivor and Evelyn’s House of Creve Coeur, MO.

Visitation: Visitation from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October, 19th, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home, 1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at Kurrus Funeral Home. The Interment will be private.