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Nov 16, 1942 - Mar 14, 2018
I'm saddened to learn of Carolyn's death. She was such a nice person. Please know that I am lifting up your family in my prayers.
Marilyn Talbott
March 17, 2018 | Martinsville, IL
Carolyn was a wonderful person. She was a hard worker and always had a sweet disposition. She loved her family dearly. I know you will miss her greatly. Our prayers go out to your entire family.
Robert Brown
March 16, 2018 | Casey, IL
As a high school classmate of Carolyn's,
I fondly remember her beautiful,
smiles and friendly personality!
God's blessings to all.
Linda (Spraggins) VanDyke
Linda VanDyke
March 15, 2018 | Vero Beach, FL
As a high school classmate of Carolyn's,
I fondly remember her beautiful,
smiles and friendly personality!
God's blessings to all.
Linda (Spraggins) VanDyke
Linda VanDyke
March 15, 2018 | Vero Beach, FL
So sorry for your loss. She had such a great personality. She will be missed.
TRoy & Tammy Edgar
March 15, 2018 | Oakland, IL
So sorry to learn just now of Caroyn's passing from this life on earth. But know she is sitting at the feet of our Lord and Savior arrayed in a robe of righteousness. We know we will see our loved ones again. Hold tight to the hand of God as you face these days ahead. He is as close as the air you breathe!!
Evalyn (Mrs. Edwin) Gross
March 15, 2018 | Martinsville. IL
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Anna Shlachter
March 15, 2018 | Gurnee, IL
OMG - I had no idea !!! I am so so sorry for your loss !!! I always loved that beautiful lady even tho we lost contact with each other over the years !!!
Very sad Prayers & hugs
Kay Sherwood
March 15, 2018 | Casey, IL
Carolyn was a strong woman, full of faith and a very hard worker at everything she did. She was a blessing to know and she will be greatly missed.
Mary Gard
March 15, 2018 | Casey, IL
Carolyn Sue Shute, age 75, of Casey, IL passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 16, 1942 in Casey, IL the daughter of Walter Jefferson Hills and Lila Faye Childress Hills. On November 12, 1961 she married Dean Franklin Shute in Casey, IL.
Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Dean Shute of Casey, IL; daughters, Sarah Gilbert (James) of Casey, IL and Dena Gard (Eric) of Casey, IL; sisters, Joyce Madlem of Robinson, IL, and Anna Hills Shlachter (Josh) of Gurnee, IL; grandchildren, Ceara Gilbert Edwards, Derek Gilbert (Kayla), Nikolaus Gard and Mikaela Gard and great grandchildren, Maverick Edwards, Gryffin Wheeler, Connor Gilbert and Caroline Gilbert. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Bob Hills and Charles Hills.
Carolyn was a 1960 graduate of Casey High School. She previously worked at Charles Industries (Wescom Division) for over 12 years, Casey Dairy Queen, Slaters Mini Farm, Casey Stop and Shop, and Casey Checker Gas Station. Carolyn was a member of Casey Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Friendship United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible School. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, flowers and feeding her birds.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Markwell Funeral Home with Brother Billie Ray Ulrey and Rev. Charley Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday evening at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Cystinosis Research Network (Cystinosis.org).
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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