Carole Ann Knous

Carole Ann Knous, 91, of Sherman, Illinois, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was born on September 21, 1934, in Beecher City, Illinois, to Otto and Myrtle (nèe Curtis) Hubbartt. She married Carl Knous on July 3, 1954. They were together for 58 years before he preceded her in death on February 11, 2013. Carole was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was very dedicated to her church and always mentored others to join. She owned and operated Carole's Corner Dress Shop in Petersburg for many years. She also volunteered at the New Salem State Park for many years. She was a member of the Women's Club and was also a Girl Scout Leader for a short time. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed hunting and raising hunting dogs. Carole is survived by her two daughters, Sherry (husband Steve) Hofing of Champaign, Illinois, and Carrie (husband Jim) Oller of Athens, Illinois; three grandchildren, Jenny (husband Bimal) Vyas, Kristy (husband Gerald) Wilson and Matthew (wife Mackenzie) Oller; six step-grandchildren; five great grandchildren; many step-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a sister in law, Bev Knous. Carole was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and her brother, Gene Hubbartt. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at St. Peter Catholic Church, 711 S. 6th St, Petersburg, Illinois 62675. The funeral mass will follow beginning at 11:00 am with Fr. Varghese officiating. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Petersburg immediately following mass. Memorial contributions may be made to the Menard County Food Pantry, 210 W. Douglas St, Petersburg, Illinois 62675, or the Alzheimer's Association, 2144 S. MacArthur Blvd Suite 301, Springfield, Illinois 62704. Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg, Illinois, is assisting Carole's family with arrangements. Please visit Carole's online obituary at hurleyfh.com.