Jennifer "Jenni" Marie Beltz Obituary (1962 - 2021)

PINCKNEYVILLE - Jennifer "Jenni" Marie Beltz, 59, of Pinckneyville, IL, formerly of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Jenni was born on January 8, 1962 in Lincoln, IL, a daughter to Vernon and Sharon (Rohlfs) Shehorn. On November 13, 1993, she married Martin Beltz, they were divorced but remained close and Marty helped Jennifer through her extended illness until the time of her passing. Jennifer graduated from LCHS and attended ISU and SIU-C. She worked for the Department of Agriculture at the DuQuoin State Fair. Jennifer enjoyed celebrating all holidays and entertaining family and friends at her home. Survivors include her parents; Marty; her goddaughter, Dakotah Hubler; and several special aunts, cousins and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. Visitation for Jennifer will be held at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 from 9:00-11:00am. Private family funeral services will follow the visitation also at the funeral home. (CDC protocol including face masks and social distancing will be observed) Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Logan County or to a charity of the donor's choice.