Theresa Reardon Obituary

Theresa Ann Reardon — A Life Dedicated to Family and Faith

Reardon, Theresa Ann (nee Zitt), passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, at the age of 86, baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection. 

The loving daughter of the late Herman J. and Mary A. Zitt (nee Matychowiak), born on December 1,1938, in St. Louis, Missouri.  Theresa was the youngest of five children and beloved sister of Madeline (the late Frank) Alcamo and the late Herman (Marjorie) Zitt, Catherine (Ernest) Parent and Rose Mary (Joseph) Schubert. 

Theresa was a proud St. Louisan, graduating from Incarnate Word Academy in 1957 and Webster University in 1961 where she studied Education. She was active in the drama program while at Webster, participating in numerous productions at the school.

While studying at Webster University, Theresa met the love of her life, Jim Reardon, on a blind date. They were married on June 3, 1961, beginning a cherished partnership that flourished in love and faith. They established their home in Florissant, Missouri, where they raised seven children together. In 1996, Jim and Theresa relocated to Wildwood, Missouri, where their love and devotion continued to shine. 

Theresa was active in the church choir for many years both at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Florissant as well as St. Alban Roe Catholic Church in Wildwood later in life. She maintained many friendships in the choir and various other church groups throughout the years.

Theresa and Jim were avid travelers, taking treks all over the world including to Poland, Jerusalem, Ireland, France, Greece, Egypt, the Netherlands, and Italy. Spending time with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren was very important to them and they often traveled around the country visiting their family. Theresa always looked forward to family celebrations. Whether celebrating their successes or offering comfort through life’s challenges, she was compassionate, intelligent, and an unwavering supporter of her children.

Theresa was a devoted fan of her beloved St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and rarely missed a game, whether watching from home or listening on the radio as a child. She loved to talk about how she attended a notable game long ago when Stan Musial hit five home runs in a double header.

Beloved wife of the late James Patrick Reardon, dearest mother of James III (fiancée Shawnna Hoffman), Michael (Kim Bouldin-Jones), Patricia, Daniel (Julianna), Kathryn (Tim) Bohr, Steve (Tricia Kinman), and Sean. Dear grandmother of Ashley, Nicole, Nastassia, Alexia, Remington, MacArthur, Michael, Jr., Josephine, Austin, Brandon, Devon, Erin, Matthew, Nicholas, Emily, Katelyn, Daniel, Jr., Elizabeth, Henry, Alex, Mary Kate, Christopher, Brendyn and Ella; great-grandmother of Sophia, Jacoby, Caydence, Olivia, Brooklyn and Dominic. Theresa was known as “Mom” to her children, and “Nana” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Theresa was also the beloved sister-in-law of Angela (the late Harry) Hansen, Maureen (Bernie) Schroder, Clancy (Joe) Kosnjek and the late Rosemary (John) Sohler.

Services: Funeral Mass at St. Alban Roe Catholic Church, Wildwood, Tuesday, November 18th, at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Monday, November 17th. from 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.