Obituaries
Death of Darrell Louis Bellm
Darrell Louis Bellm, 62, of Carlinville, passed away Sunday evening, August 24, 2014, at his residence in rural Carlinville, IL.Darrell was born on October 31, 1951, one of 4 boys to Walter and Barbara (Joiner) Bellm in Litchfield, IL. He graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1970 and married Karen Harms on May 18, 1973, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Carlinville and she survives.
Darrell worked for 30 years at Monterey Coal Company in Carlinville as a general laborer, as well as a self-employed entrepreneur owning several businesses. Darrell was an auctioneer from 1978-1993, ran an insulation business, sold real estate for Perrings-Pritchard, ran Sani-Systems from 1988-2007 and owned and operated the Bowlero Lanes in Carlinville from 2007 to present.
He was a member of Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church, United Mine Workers #1613, past Precinct Committeeman for Carlinville 3rd Ward and served on the Macoupin County Board for over 20 years, retiring in 2010. Darrell was also a member of the Carlinville Knights of Columbus Council 663 where he was a past Grand Knight and a 4th Degree member of the Bishop Joseph A. McNicholas Assembly.
Darrell is survived by his wife, Karen Bellm of Carlinville; daughter, Dawn (Shawn) McFarland of Carlinville; son, Aaron (Deidra) Bellm of Carlinville; 3 grandchildren, Joselyn, Gage and Zander; 3 brothers, Donald (Toni) Bellm of Asheville, NC, David Bellm of Wood River, IL, Ray (Gina) Bellm of Carlinville, IL, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 28, 2014 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville with a prayer service following at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Ss Mary & Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Angel Sierra and Deacon Scott Joiner officiating. Burial will follow in New Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Macoupin Center for the Developmentally Disabled or Ss Mary and Joseph Church Building Fund. Davis Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Nancy Ilene Weller, 74, of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 2:52 pm. She was born June 4, 1949, in Litchfield, to Charles Giller and Margaret Whitman Giller. She married Kenneth Raymond Weller, Sr., on August 17, 1968, in Litchfield. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2011.
She was a caregiver. Nancy loved horses, reading, and her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Chester (Katina) Weller of Gillespie, Luke Weller of Gillespie, Spring Weller (spouse, Phillip Benner) of Fowler, IN, 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 5 brothers, and sisters.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, 4 brothers, and sisters.
No public services are scheduled. Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Beverly Kay Brown, 82, of Gillespie, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center, Gillespie, on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 8:45 am. She was born October 4, 1941, in Litchfield, to Mario Meldi and Opal Olston Meldi. She married Bob Brown on October 30, 1976.
She worked for the State of Illinois in title transferring and data processing. Beverly enjoyed reading and was an avid reader of People’s magazine.
She is survived by her spouse, Bob Brown of Gillespie, children, Joell (Sid) Flyte of Edwardsville, Jackie (Larry) Fear of The Villages, FL, Kathy Giesler of Mattoon, Kim (Joe) Brittin of Springfield, Jane (Greg) Hallum of Ishpeming, MI, Lori Brown of Temecula, CA, grandchildren, Breanna Leake, Dominique Flyte, Addie Flyte, Bradley Fear, David Fear, Brad Brittin, Melissa Casad, Amanda Kozak, Jaime Galloway, Jaimee Dobson, Jenny Knight, Emily Nault, Elyssa Gregurash, Erin Baldini, many great-grandchildren, brothers, Ron (Corky) Meldi of Nitro, WV, and sisters-in-law, June Swan and Loni Cloyd. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Jedd Hallum, and brother-in-law, Preston Brown.
Friends may call on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Funeral services are Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie. Burial will be at Benld Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to SS Simon and Jude Church. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.
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He was retired after having been an assembler for Echlin. Darrell enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and water skiing.
He is survived by his sons, Zachary Hoffstot of Mt. Olive, and Zane Hoffstot of Gillespie, and sisters, Sandra Elledge of Litchfield, and Peggy (Joseph) Fischer. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Victor Hoffstot.
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