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Obituary of Bradley Earl Lohnes
Bradley Earl Lohnes, 71 of Carlinville, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Saint Charles, MO. Brad was born on November 17, 1953, in Pekin. His parents were Margaret Zank (Robert Zank) and Ernest Lohnes.
He attended Pekin Community High School and graduated in 1971. He continued his education at Illinois State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1975, and he graduated from the University of Illinois in 1979 with a Master of Education. He met the love of his life, Kristine Madsen, at ISU, and they married on July 26, 1975, in Chicago.
Brad was a teacher for 30 years, having taught English, speech, Latin, and Roman history. He taught at schools in Danville, Dallas City, and Wilmette, all in Illinois. He was best known in Carlinville as the guidance counselor at Carlinville High School from 1983-2001. Brad retired from education in 2010. He was a history buff and enjoyed traveling, fishing, reading, the Cubs, playing euchre, and spending time with family and his two dogs, Joey and Kallie.
Brad is survived by his wife, Kristine Lohnes of Carlinville. He has three children: Heather (Mark) Lohnes-Kanllakan of Carlinville, Geoff (Victoria) Lohnes of Merritt Island, FL, and Brock Lohnes of Carlinville. He has 4 grandchildren: Jackson Bradley, Gabriel Alexander, Quincy Rose, and Charlie Kristine. His brother, Kirk (Tania) Lohnes, lives in Bosque Farms, New Mexico. He also has several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held at Pleasant Hill Christian Church Visitation (PHCC) on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 4-7pm. PHCC is located at 19433 West Frontage Road, Raymond, 62560. Visitation will be held at PHCC again on Friday, March 7th, from 10am to 11am. Funeral services will be held at Pleasant Hill Christian Church on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 11am, with Pastor Dave Zigenbein of PHCC officiating.
The family prefers memorials in lieu of flowers. Memorials may be made to PHCC, Macoupin Center for the Developmentally Disabled, or the Macoupin Animal Shelter.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to friends and family for their loving support and also to the staff at Carlinville Area Hospital and SSM St. Joseph in Saint Charles, MO, for their compassionate care.
Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville, 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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