Obituaries
Death of Carolyn L. Hinds
Carolyn L. Hinds, 58, of Plainview, IL passed away Sunday morning, December 28, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. She was born on May 28, 1956, to Norman Eugene and Betty June (Grimm) Buttrick in Peoria, IL and was a 1974 graduate of Manuel High School in Peoria, IL. Carolyn then attended Illinois Central College and was involved with Phi Thetta Kappa. On October 14, 1982, she married Ted J. Hinds in Peoria and he survives.
Carolyn worked for the Illinois Department of Employment Security in the claims department. She was a member of Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville and also served as a catechism and conformation leader for middle school grades. She served as a board member, secretary, treasurer and president of Lake Catatoga Homeowners Association for many years.
Carolyn is survived by her husband, Ted J. Hinds of Plainview, IL; step daughter, Tracy L. (Jason) Tucker of Pekin, IL; step son, Todd A. Hinds of Washington, IL; two step grandsons, Triston Tucker and Alex Hinds; two sisters, Susan K. Farney of Bloomington, IL and Kathleen (Robert F.) Conrad of Atlanta, GA; brother, Brian K. Buttrick of Peoria, IL; 9 nieces and nephews, Sandra Ashley, Van DenHartog, Debra L. Owens, Carrie Lindley, Kimberly Murray, Dawn Cochran, Megan Minders, Brock Buttrick and Drew Philllips.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Judith Ann Hinds
Visitation services will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church in Carlinville with mass of Christian burial following at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Father Peter Augustine Pierjok officiating. Burial will take place in New Calvary Cemetery in Carlinville.
Memorials are suggested to Ss Mary and Joseph Catholic Church.
Davis Anderson Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements.
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Charles M. Crays, 64 of Carlinville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 7:50 p.m. He was born October 24, 1961, in Carlinville to Charles J. Crays and Dorothy Louise Johnston Crays. He married Darla K. Hankins Crays in Carlinville.
Charles was a longtime iron worker and retired from the trade. He was a devoted member of the Carlinville Moose Lodge and the Carlinville Masonic Lodge, and he took pride in helping others in his community.
Charles is survived by his wife, Darla Crays, of Carlinville; his stepchildren Crystal (Clint) Downs of Louisiana, Toby (Denni) Paxton of Louisiana, and Joey Paxton of Louisiana; his grandson Sawyer Downs; his brother Robert L. Crays (Lettie) of Carlinville; his sisters Linda L. Crays and Julie Ann Crays, both of Waggoner; and his nephew Matthew Crays.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children, the Carlinville Moose Lodge, or the Carlinville Masonic Lodge. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of arrangements.
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Grace “Sally” Agnes Schuerman, 74 of Nokomis, passed away at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, MO on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 11:49 pm. She was born on December 28, 1951, in Hillsboro to the late John Whitlow and Agnes Haggarty Whitlow.
She married James Schuerman on June 7, 1975 in Decatur. She worked as a dietician, home health aide and cook. James and Sally were foster parents to many children over the years. She loved horses and her grandkids.
She is survived by her children, April Balestri (James) of Eagarville, Cris “Bill” Schuerman of Nokomis, and Crystal (Greg) Linton of Aldrich, MO; daughter in law, Kasey Schuerman; grandchildren, Paul Balestri, Gracelynn Balestri, Hunter Schuerman, and Andy Linton; brother, Guy (Norma) Whitlow of Nokomis; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; son, Charles Schuerman; sister, Rosemary (Rosie) Hopwood; brother, Sam Whitlow; and niece, Kathy Whitlow.
No services are scheduled at this time. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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Paul F. Madden, 61 of Gillespie, died at his residence on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 10:08 pm. He was born on September 27, 1964, in Litchfield to John Patrick Madden and Barbara Ann (Resnik) Madden Sawyer.
He married Elizabeth Ann (Morland) Madden on June 5, 2015 in Forsyth, IL. He was a sales manager in the equipment manufacturing industry. Paul was a huge golfer who also enjoyed music, playing the guitar, riding his bike, walking his dog, running and traveling.
He is survived by his spouse, Elizabeth Ann (Morland) Madden of Gillespie; daughter, Colleen (Ryan) Cash of Carlinville; step daughter, Zoey Mayo of Gillespie; brothers, John P (Betsy) Madden of St. Paul, MN, Timothy J. (Anne) Madden of Lemont, IL, and David W. (Sarah) Madden of Urbana, IL; and step father, George Sawyer of Gillespie.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mark D. Madden.
Friends may call on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 10:00 am until 11:30 am. Funeral mass will be on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at SS Simon & Jude Church in Gillespie at 12:00 pm. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Gillespie, IL.
Memorials are suggested to Partnership For Educational Excellence District #7, BJC Hospice or Siteman Cancer Center. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
