Obituary of Carolyn M. Reznicek

Carolyn M. Reznicek, 74, of Carlinville, IL, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her home in rural Carlinville, IL. Carolyn was born December 28, 1949, in Springfield, IL, a daughter of Gene and Margie Flener Tapp. Carolyn graduated from Virden High School with the class of 1968. She grew up in the Virden area. She married Kenneth Greff in 1969. They would later divorce. She married David Reznicek on April 30, 2005, in Las Vegas, NV. Carolyn passed away peacefully, leaving behind fond memories for her family and friends. She was a devoted family member and had a lifelong passion for collecting antiques. Her home was filled with these treasures, reflecting her unique taste and love for history. Throughout her life, Carolyn operated several antique booths around the area, where she was well-loved by fellow collectors and customers alike. Carolyn adored animals of all kinds. Throughout her life, she cared for cats, dogs, and even birds, always providing them with a loving home. Her career was spent mostly at Colonial Insurance, where she was respected for her hard work and dedication. For a time, she also owned a pet store, fulfilling a dream that combined her love for animals and her entrepreneurial spirit. The greatest joy in Carolyn’s life was her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved spending time with them and took every opportunity to spoil them. Her love for her family, her pets, and her antiquing will be remembered by all who knew her. Carolyn will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the pets she cherished. On a yellow sticky note found after she passed, she had written "Life is not forever. Love is." Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Devyn Greff and granddaughter, Keianna Watts. Carolyn is survived by her husband, David N. Reznicek of Carlinville, IL, daughter, Denyse Greff of Thayer, IL, daughter, Tara Watts of Athens, IL, son, Philip Greff of Virden, IL, step-daughter, Betsy Reznicek of St. Louis, MO, step-daughter, Audra (Joseph) Puleo of Sycamore, IL, fifteen grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, brother, Larry Tapp of Mackinaw, IL, and brother Tony Tapp, of Mt. Vernon, IL, as well as several nieces and nephews. There will be no services for Carolyn M. Reznicek. The family suggests memorials may be made to Macoupin Animal Shelter. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in her memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.