Obituaries
Death of Mervyn L. “Merv” aka “Bush” Hughes
Mervyn L. “Merv” aka “Bush” Hughes, 65, of Carlinville passed away Friday afternoon, November 21, 2014, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Merv was born on August 9, 1949, to Harold and Evelyn (Dunn) Hughes in Carlinville, IL.
He was a 1967 graduate of Carlinville High School and also served in the United States Army in the motor pool transportation division during the Vietnam War. On April 24, 1971, Merv married Debbie C. Schuman at the Carlinville United Methodist Church and she survives.
Merv recently retired after 44 years with McKay Napa Auto Parts. He was a lifetime member of the Carlinville Moose Lodge and a past Governor. NASCAR was Merv’s passion and he also enjoyed spending time with his family and loved his pool time in the back yard.
Merv is survived by his wife, Debbie Hughes of Carlinville; son, Curt (companion, Megan Riech) Hughes of Carlinville; two daughters, Kelly (Mike) Emmons and Lorrie (Bill) Waters both of Carlinville; parents, Harold and Evelyn Hughes of Carlinville; three granddaughters, Katerina Emmons, Kelsea Emmons and Samantha Hughes; two grandsons, Kristofer and Konnor Emmons; two brothers, Kenny (Vicki) Hughes of Carlinville and Steve (Mitzi) Hughes of Palmyra, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Merv was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Hughes
Visitation will be held on Monday evening, November 24, 2014, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Cross Church in Carlinville. Moose rites will follow visitation at 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning, November 25, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Rev. Tim Rhodus officiating. Burial and military rites will take place in Prairie Lawn Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Macoupin County T.A.I.L.S. Davis Anderson Funeral Home 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.
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