Crainick

Dennis Ray Crainick, 73, of Benld, Ill., died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. He was born June 16, 1950, in Coalton, to Herman B. Crainick and Virginia Heather Crainick Grove.

He was a laborer for the railroad. Dennis enjoyed karaoke, softball and was an avid Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions fan.

He is survived by his five brothers, George Radcliff of Bowling Green, Ky., Bernard Crainick of Benld, Gary (Linda) Crainick of Staunton, Herman Crainick of Gillespie, Doug Chapman; three sisters, Ruby Finch of Wood River, Suzie Crainick of Gillespie, Mary Cunningham of Benld; and several nieces and nephews. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Murl Radcliff, Donald Radcliff, Glen Edward Bethard, Rose Ann Chapman; sisters-in-law, Rose Mary Radcliff and Edith Bethard; brothers-in-law, Forest Finch and Taris Cunningham.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld. Burial was at Benld Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the family. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com.