Redmond Family Reunion
Andrew Redmond and Mary Brooks
Itasca, IL
July 17-19, 2026
Message from the Committee
This reunion is more than a celebration. It is a sacred opportunity to weave together the threads of our shared history. Many of us have lived as distant branches on the same family tree, connected by blood but separated by miles and years. Now, we gather to share our memories, to tell the stories that might otherwise be lost, to learn the names and faces that complete our family portrait, and to create a new tradition that we can pass on to the generations yet to come.
Whether you carry memories of Mississippi summers or Midwest winters, whether you knew our ancestors personally or only through stories passed down, you are an essential part of this reunion. Your presence honors those who came before and blesses those who will come after. We’ve made a considerable effort to make this reunion affordable and accessible.
We are rooted in love. We are grounded in legacy. And together, we are stronger than we have ever been.
We hope you join us.
With love,
Raja’Nee Redmond (Chair), Kenyatta Horton, Mary Lisa Redmond, LaChelle Redmond, Corey Redmond, & Evelyn Horton-Worthy
Join us for the Reunion!
Registration
Adult Fee: $120
Teen Fee (Ages 14-17): $70
Child Fee (Ages 6-13 years old): $50
Children (5 and under): Free
Includes:
Friday Evening:
Meet and Greet, Dinner at Hotel
Saturday:
Preserve Our History Memory Lab - digitization and oral interviews
Family Picnic, Lunch at Busse Woods
Important Notes:
All attendees must register by June 6, 2026
Deposits are non-refundable
Registrations are transferable if paid in full
Host Hotel
Westin Chicago NW
Nightly Rate: $149
Address: 400 Park Blvd, Itasca, IL
15-20 minutes away from O’Hare Airport (ORD)
Complimetnary shuttle within a 5-mile radius of the hotel (includes Woodfield Mall area)
Deadline to book: June 19, 2026
Reunion T-Shirts
Adult and Youth Sizes: $15
The following sizes are available for purchase:
Adult: Small-4XL
Youth: XS-XL
Toddler: 2T-6T
Available to order within registration form.
Itinerary at a Glance
Friday
Welcome Reception:
Meet your family and enjoy a good meal together.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
Preserving Our History:
Bring your old family photos, memorabilia, and documents to be digitized. We’ll also conduct short oral interviews. Receive a digital copy of your materials.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Family Picnic:
Enjoy great food, music, and games with even better people.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
(Optional) Sunday Service:
A family that prays together…stays together. Let’s enjoy worship before we depart
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(Optional) Brunch:
Enjoy a final meal together before departure. At your expense.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Arisker 'Big Buddy' Redmond
William Brooks 'Lil Buddy' Redmond
Aslee Malone and her children
Mary Jane and James Ethel Redmond
Sam Henry Redmond
Roosevelt 'Rooster' and Rosie Nell Redmond
Macy and Willie Jefferson
Alkie Vader Horton and great-granddaughter, Tatiana