Shardell Reynders

Shardell F. Reynders, 78, of Sioux City passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 surrounded by her family. The funeral service will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, July 28, 2018 at St. Luke Lutheran Church. Reverend Jay Denne will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 P.M. Friday, with family present from 5-8 P.M. and a prayer service at 7:00 P.M., at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Shardell was born on July 10, 1940 in Sioux City; she was the daughter of Alvin and Leah (Metcalf) Sulsberger. Shardell grew up in Holly Springs and graduated from Holly Springs High School in 1958. She went on to attend Morningside College and was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. On July 8, 1961, Shardell married Donald A. Reynders in Sioux City. He passed away on March 12, 2000. Shardell worked for Hauff’s Sporting Goods for several years, was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church and P.E.O. Chapter DX. She spent several years volunteering for various organizations, including Morningside Little League for over 30 years, the NAIA Basketball and Volleyball tournaments, and the PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta, GA. She had also been a season ticket holder for the Sioux City Explorers baseball team since their inaugural season in 1993. Shardell enjoyed scrapbooking, playing cards, and going to coffee with friends. She also enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s school and extracurricular activities. Shardell was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. Shardell is survived by her children: Curt (Joan) Reynders of Chanhassen, MN, Brad Reynders of Sioux City, and Laurie (Tim) Robinson of Overland Park, KS; two brothers: Richard Sulsberger of Warsaw, MO, and Gary (Bernie) Sulsberger of Moville, IA; 5 grandchildren: Alexa Reynders, Jeffrey Sward, Jason Reynders, Abbie and Aaron Robinson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald and her parents. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Shardell’s name.