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Obituary of Donald Cleo “Pork” Jett
Donald Cleo “Pork” Jett, 76 of Litchfield, passed away the morning of Friday, December 5, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Litchfield on November 22, 1949, a son of Harold Martin and Bessie Gertrude (Smith) Jett. After attending Litchfield schools, he proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Donald was known for being a very patriotic man; he was a lifetime member of VFW Post 3912 and took pleasure in watching eagles at Lake Lou Yaeger and the Illinois River. He enjoyed watching Westerns and Sci-Fi movies. A master tinkerer, he was skilled in working on small engines. Additionally, he loved animals and raised Beagles.
He was an excellent marksman who enjoyed squirrel hunting and fishing. He was first married to Debra Turner in 1973, and that marriage ended in divorce. He and Ruth Ann (Smith) Rovey were a committed couple for 35 years, and married November 27, 2019, in Hillsboro. She survives.
In addition to his wife, Ruth, he is survived by sons, Phillip (Tracy) Snider of Raymond, Wayne (Shawnna) Rovey of Hillsboro, and Shannon Rovey of Litchfield; daughter, Tonya Jett of Sorento; brothers, Richard (Julie) Jett of Alhambra, Harold Jett, George A. Jett, and Irvin Maguire, all of Litchfield; sisters, Elsie (Randy) Bowen and Rita Jackson, all of Arkansas, and Iva “Sissy” Maguire of Litchfield; grandchildren, Joey, Jayden, Zach, McKenzie, Jaela, Cleo, Jace, Emma, Kameron, and Kayden; and great-grandchildren, Rosalee, Xavier, and Mathias.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Bessie Jett; a son, 2nd Lt. Jason D. Rovey, U.S. Army; a daughter-in-law, Jessica Rovey; and siblings, Stanley Jett, William Maguire, Arthur Maguire, and Kay Kean.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Rev. Mike Plummer of Calvary Baptist Church in Hillsboro will officiate. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Montgomery County Cancer Association. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield 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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