Sarah Sue Gilbert Obituary
We bid farewell to Sarah Sue Gilbert of Casey, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 11, 2026 at the age of 61. Sarah Sue touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dean Franklin Shute and Carolyn Sue Shute (Hills); her niece Stephanie Lucille Wilson; her aunt Irma Robinson (Harold); her uncles, Darrell Shute (Peggy), Dolph Shute, Bob Hills and Charles Hills; and her father-in-law Jim Gilbert.
She is survived by: her husband James Gilbert of Casey, IL; her daughter Ceara Edwards (Michael Dungan) of Marshall, IL; her grandchildren, Maverick Edwards, Gryffin Wheeler, Emory and Ellianna Dungan; her son Derek Gilbert (Kayla) of Charleston, IL; her grandchildren, Connor and Caroline Gilbert; her sister Dena Gard (Eric) of Casey, IL; her mother-in-law Ava Gilbert of Brocton, IL; her siblings-in-law, Jamilla Wilson (Rick) of Kansas, IL and Brad Gilbert of Brocton, IL; her nieces and nephews, Nikolaus Gard of Sullivan, IL, Mikaela Gard of Casey, IL, Kamie Pedigo (Tom) of Rhoadesville, VA and Jared Wilson of Kansas, IL; and her aunts, Mary Lou Shute of Tuscola, IL, Joyce Madlem of Robinson, IL and Anna Hills Shlachter (Josh) of Gurnee, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Casey Cumberland Presbyterian Church, c/o Dena Gard, 10010 N. 450th St., Casey, IL.
