JoAnn Bartels, 71 of Gillespie, died at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 10:44 pm. She was born on July 9, 1952, in Staunton to John W. Carter and Viola L. Fones Carter.
She married Louis Bartels on July 11, 1970, in Mt. Olive. She was the office manager for Bartels Studio. JoAnn enjoyed walking, the outdoors, and her grandchildren.
She is survived by her spouse, Louis Bartels of Gillespie; children, Crystal (companion, Michael Rekart) Bartels of Gillespie and Louis “Buddy” (Danelle) Bartels of Mahomet, IL; grandchildren, Viola Stangle, Jayden Stangle, Rafe Stangle, Kameron Bartels, Marinne Bartels, and Estella Bartels; sister, Jean Sies of Staunton; and sister in law, Nancy Carter.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Louis Bartels; and brothers, William J. (Mary) Carter and John G. Carter.
Her remains will be cremated and no public services will be held. Memorials are suggested to Family Worship Center, Baton Rouge, LA. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.