Ronda Rea Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ronda Rea of Collinsville, Illinois, who passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Ronda's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Ronda's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Riley J. Bowermaster and Noreda A. Bowermaster (Lack). She is survived by: her husband Larry Rea; her daughter Wendy Gardner (Scott Gardner) of St. Louis, Missouri; her grandchildren, Lauren Hartnett (Matthew Hartnett) of St. Louis, Missouri and Mackenzie Gardner of St. Louis, Missouri; her great grandchildren, Levi and Lane Hartnett; and her siblings, Terry Gebhart (Dave Gebhart) of Edwardsville and Karl Bowermaster (Debbie Bowermaster) of Hartford, Illinois..

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.