Cleo M. Novak, 75, of Gillespie, Ill., died at her residence on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. She was born March 3, 1947, in Granite City, to Maynard and Kittie (Reading) Ritchie. She married Joseph B. Novak on Dec. 14, 1968, in Mt. Olive.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph B. Novak of Gillespie; children, Ann Marie Sullivan of Springfield, Joseph B. Novak II of Gillespie; grandchildren, Joseph B. Novak III, Hunter Sullivan, Baylee Sullivan, Reece Sullivan; sister, Debra DalPozzo; and several nieces and nephews. Cleo was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.

Private family services will be held.

Memorials are suggested to Macoupin County Animal Shelter. Condolences may be left online at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.