Rosemary Reiner Kaye, 88, passed away on November 25, 2019 at Life’s Journey Senior Living in Mattoon.

She was born on February 23, 1931 to Peter Paul and Mary (Frank) Reiner in Chicago, Illinois. She married George Kaye in 1955; he preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by her three children: Jordan Kaye of rural Pesotum, Hilary (Neil Bernstein) Kaye of Champaign, and Jonathan (Clair) Kaye of Toledo; and three grandchildren: Margot Valentine, Andrew Valentine, and Daniel Bernstein. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandson James Franklin Kaye.

Rosemary grew up in the city of Chicago where she graduated from Senn High School, and was a longtime resident of Paxton, Illinois, where she was active in many civic organizations including the Paxton Women’s Club and the Paxton Historical Society. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and was a worldwide traveler.