Obituaries
Death of Leonard Anton “Slick” Mullink
Leonard Anton “Slick” Mullink, 80, of Bunker Hill, IL died at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton, IL on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 10:14 a.m. He was born on January 4, 1934, in Bunker Hill, IL to Anton Mullink and Kathryn (Sneeringer). He married Billie Jean (Ray) Mullink on July 31, 1953 in Bunker Hill, IL.
He was a laborer and foreman for Olin Corp. Leonard was also a veteran of the US Army and a member of the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus & St. Mary’s Church. He loved the Cardinals, kids, carpentry work, playing the guitar and playing with the family band. He was a devoted husband, father and amazing papa.
He is survived by his spouse, Billie Mullink of Bunker Hill, IL; children: Mary Jane (Jim) Hessel of Holiday Shores, IL, Tammy (Mike) Orban of Bunker Hill, IL, Teresa Mullink of Bunker Hill, IL; grandchildren: Jim (Allison) Hessel II of Florissant, MO, Dawn Arzuagas of Holiday Shores, IL, Eric Arzuagas of St. Louis, MO, Brad (Erin) Collins of Bunker Hill, IL, Cristi (Kenny) Kueck of Wood River, IL, Bryan (Shadow) Collins of Bunker Hill, IL, Valerie (Alex) Naylor of Bunker Hill, IL, Nick (Nicole) Orban of Bunker Hill, IL; great-grandchildren: Elijah Dannenbrinx, Maria Arzuagas, Kameron Kueck, Kobe Rippy, Courtney Kueck, Ethan Collins, Klayton Kueck, Abby Collins, Mora Arzuagas, Gwyndylan Kueck, Kasen Arzuagas, Harlow Collins, Maxx Naylor, James and Jackson Hessel, Rosemary Hessel; siblings: Gene (Marie) Mullink of Bunker Hill, IL, Jane Diestelhorst of Bunker Hill, IL, Lois Meehan of Bunker Hill, IL, Ruth Ann Biermann of Carrollton, IL, Betty Scott of Carrollton, IL and Alice (Allan) Greeling of Bunker Hill, IL.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Bethany Orban, brothers: Harold Mullink, James Mullink, Thomas Mullink, Frank Mullink and sister, Rosalia K. Rhoads.
Visitation services will be on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services are Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church in Staunton, IL with Fr. George Radosevich officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bunker Hill, IL.
Memorials are suggested to St. Michael’s Church of Staunton, IL. Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill 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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