Area Obituaries

  John J. Bellm, 95, of Carlinville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Carlinville Area Hospital. John “Johnny” was born June 10, 1929, in Carlinville, a son of John Carl and Helen Mary Magdelene Beasley Bellm. John graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1948. He married Dorothy Moore Sept. 7, 1957,…

  Anna Kay Reiniesch, 39, of Gillespie, passed away at her residence on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at 4:23 a.m. She was born June 12, 1985, in Springfield, to Michael J Reiniesch and Peggy Miller Reiniesch. She was a service station clerk and a daycare children’s aide. Anna volunteered at the Giving Garden. She enjoyed…

  Norma Jean Sanks (nee Larcker), of Gillespie, passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday, September 9, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born April 8, 1935, in Staunton, to Max & Catherine Brozich Larcker. Norma will be most remembered for her devotion to her family, her strength and her wicked…

  Steve J. Scott Sr., 75, of Carlinville, passed away on Sunday morning, Sept. 15, 2024, at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville. Steve was born Oct. 28, 1948, in Jerseyville, a son of Steve and Charlotte (Coatney) Scott. Steve married Theresa Baker on Nov. 15, 1986 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Carlinville. In early…

  Beverly J. Katich, 81, of Bunker Hill, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. She was born Aug. 18, 1943 to the late Calvin and Betty (Foster) Mattice. She was raised in Gillespie. She married Gerald Katich on July 3, 1965 at Gillespie United Methodist Church. She worked…

  Carol Marie Beard, 62 of Virden, passed away Monday morning, September 9, 2024, at her mother’s residence in rural Raymond. Carol was born April 27, 1962, in Taylorville, a daughter of Howard and Beulah Eileen Patrick Clark. Carol attended Raymond High School where she played on the volleyball team and graduated with her class…

  Ja’aliyah Patrice Burton-Pocklington, 19 of Champaign, passed away Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Swann Special Care in Champaign. Ja’aliyah was born Jan. 13, 2005, in Springfield, a daughter of Andrea’  Pocklington. Ja’aliyah is survived by her brother, Zahaveon Burton-Pocklington of Carlinville; sister, Mahiree Commer of Springfield; grandmother, Kristen (Patrick) Martin of Carlinville; great grandmother,…

  Frank A. Grichnik, 81 of Carlinville, passed away Friday afternoon, Sept. 6, 2024, at his residence in Carlinville. Frank was born Aug. 7, 1943, in Springfield, a son of Victor and Bernice (Ziment) Grichnik. Frank graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1961. He married Dianna Bettis in 1963 and was later…

  James Vernon Davis, 97, of Litchfield, passed away at Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at 9:05 p.m. He was born Nov. 22, 1926, in Overland, MO to Robert and Ora Mae Davis. He had various jobs in his adult career including working at Prairie Glove in Carlinville and the City…