Obituaries
Death of Dorothy Lee Arnett
Dorothy Lee Arnett, 97 of Litchfield, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 8:58 a.m. at Heritage Health and Senior Care in Litchfield. She was born on January 1, 1926, in Staunton, the daughter of Ben O. and Annette M. (Pollard) Funk.
She was a graduate of Litchfield Community High School with the class of 1943 and a 1944 graduate from St. Louis Business College. She married Robert Jack Arnett, whom she truly loved, on March 2, 1947, in Decatur. Mr. Arnett passed away on June 29, 2008. Mrs. Arnett later graduated from the School of Cosmetology in Alton in 1960 and from the Merle Norman Cosmetics Program in 1965.
Mrs. Arnett owned and operated Arnett’s Beauty Salon and Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio in the 400 block of North Monroe St. for 30 years until she retired in 1985. She took great pride and joy in making women beautiful.
She and her late husband Jack owned and operated Jack’s Corner Restaurant & Truck Stop on Route 66 at Barnette Road, north of Litchfield for several years. They owned and operated Arnett Real Estate and Insurance and Arnett Apartments. Mrs. Arnett enjoyed dancing and was a volunteer at Hearts United.
Mrs. Arnett is survived by two daughters, Pam Voyles and Bonnie Wegener, both of Litchfield; three grandchildren, Craig Langen, Amy Jett and Andy Simmons; three great-grandchildren, Heather Jett, Stephanie Edwards and Colby Langen; and she dearly loved her Shih-Tzu, Ginger.
Preceding Mrs. Arnett in death are her parents and husband.
A graveside committal service will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Elm Lawn Cemetery in Litchfield. Rev. Gary Schwab, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Litchfield will officiate. The Plummer Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.
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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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