Obituaries
Death of Danny Griffel
Danny Griffel, 85, of Gillespie, IL, died at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville, IL on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 3:29 a.m. He was born on July 16, 1929, in Gillespie, IL to Leonard Elmer Griffel and Thelma Ruth (Anderson). He married Mary Ann (Brown) Griffel on September 23, 1950, in Gillespie, IL. She preceded him in death on June 30, 2002.
He was a veteran of the Army after having served during the Korean Conflict. Danny was a graduate of GHS and was a farmer. He was a member of the Shriners, Goodtimes Club, Gillespie Boat and Ski Club, Farm Bureau, and past member of the zoning board of Gillespie.
Danny liked his mustangs and enjoyed showing them. He also enjoyed boating and motorcycles.
He is survived by his son, Dave (Mary) Griffel of Gillespie, IL; daughter, Donna (Andy) Easton of Gillespie, IL; grandchildren, Nathan Griffel (Becky) of Springfield, IL, Jonathan Griffel of Gillespie, IL, Andrew Easton (Jessica) of Omaha, NE, Alyce Easton (companion, Danielle) of Denver, CO, Alex Easton of Gillespie, IL; great-grandchildren, Amour Easton, Anabelle Griffel, Madeline Griffel, Andrew Easton and special friend, Sandy Lawson.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents and spouse.
Visitation services for Danny will be on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Gillespie, IL with Pastor Steve Friese and Rev. Dennis Hill officiating. Burial will be at Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery in Carlinville, IL.
Memorials are suggested to Partnership for Educational Excellence District 7 in memory of Danny Griffel or Shriners Hospital. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the 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.
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