Michael Reiniesch

Michael Joseph Reiniesch, 71, of Gillespie, IL, died at his residence on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 2:10 am.  He was born October 1, 1951, in Gillespie, IL to Joseph G. Reiniesch & Eleanore J. Kulenkamp Reiniesch. 

He married Peggy Sue Miller Reiniesch on October 15, 1977, in Gillespie, IL.  He was a retired coal miner for Monterey Coal Co.  Michael was a veteran of the US Marines after having served from 1969-1973.  He was a member of the UMWA 1613.  Michael was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He loved farm animals.  He was a Cubs Fan, Bears fan, and Notre Dame sports fan. 

He is survived by his spouse, Peggy Reiniesch of Gillespie, IL, children, Amanda Reiniesch of Gillespie, IL, Joseph (Becca) Reiniesch of Gillespie, IL, Anna Reiniesch of Benld, IL, grandchildren, Dominik Taylor, Shelby Taylor, Delaney "Bug" Taylor, Keagonn Malone, sisters, Ruth (Tom) Garbin of Sawyerville, IL, Janet (Paul) Seketa of Gillespie, IL, mother in law, Joan (Gaul) Miller, sisters in law and brothers in law, Connie Reiniesch of Gillespie, IL, Dave and Pam Pickett of Gillespie, IL, Penny and Paul Bryant of AR, Terry and Patty Armstrong of CA, David Miller of Gillespie, IL, Connie Miller of Taylorville, IL, 12 nieces and nephews, 15 great nieces and great-nephews. 

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, brother, David  Reiniesch, father-in-law, Alvin Miller, and nephew, Chuckie Reiniesch. 

Friends may call on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.  Funeral services are Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 7:00 pm at Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL. 

Memorials are suggested to Gillespie High School Sports, Gillespie High School Fishing, or Coal Museum.  Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.

Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

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Kravanya Funeral Home