Obituaries
Death of T. Lynn Angelo
T. Lynn Angelo, 86 of Carlinville, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Care in Hillsboro. Lynn was born April 29, 1938, in Palmyra a son of Thomas and Ora Lucille (Pence) Angelo.
Lynn graduated from Northwestern with the class of 1956. He married Therese Sanchez Wardle July 2, 2009, in the backyard of Lynn’s residence. Lynn was born with a strong spirit and stubborn determination. He devoted his life to serving his community. After dedicating over 25 years to law enforcement as a City of Carlinville police officer, Chief of Police and then Police Commissioner, he retired to enjoy life and his family.
Lynn had a deep love for golf, fishing, hosting fish fries, camping and coaching baseball. He enjoyed traveling with his family creating countless memories along the way. Above all, Lynn was a proud husband, father and grandfather, instilling values of hard work and resilience in his loved ones. He will forever be remembered for his warmth, humor, and unwavering support. Lynn’s legacy of love and dedication will continue to inspire all who knew him.
Lynn is survived by his spouse, Therese Angelo of Carlinville; daughter, Patty Jo Carrigan of Auburn; daughter, Marie (Joe) Brashear of Litchfield; son, Randy (Renee) Angelo of Auburn; son, Mario Mock of North Pole, AK; son, Monty (Samantha) Mock of St. Peters, MO; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Coy (Jane) Angelo of Springfield; brother, Steve Angelo of Woodriver; sister, Nancy Marzak of Mitchell; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Mary Lucille Angelo; and brothers, Lyle, Frank, and Gary Angelo.
Celebration of life will be conducted from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Friday, November 15, 2024, at Vixen Hill Winery, Palmyra. Burial will be in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Carlinville. Memorials may be made to Carlinville Winning Communities – Dog Park. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
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Lois Ilaine Erspamer Sawyer, 94 of Gillespie, died at her residence on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 9:51 am. She was born on February 9, 1930, in Gillespie to Louis Poi and Bertha Annetta Sunman Poi Lewis.
She married John Peter Erspamer on September 4, 1950. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1989. She married Dempsey Sawyer on May 15, 1993, and he preceded her in death in 2016. She had been a bookkeeper for Duracraft and Daley’s Chevrolet. Lois enjoyed reading, gardening, painting, drawing, cooking, traveling, bird watching, adventures, her family and her beloved cat, Molly.
She is survived by her children, Ann (Timm) LaRoche of Gillespie, Joan (Paul) Alexander of Gillespie, and Lynn Erspamer of Litchfield; grandchildren, Shannon (David) Wright of Gillespie, Suzanne (companion, Josh) DeMartini of Madisonville, KY, Jared (Amanda) Johnson of Staunton, Adam (Ashli) Alexander of Gillespie, Travis (Laura) Mize of Dallas, TX, Britini Bernardini of Nokomis, and Marissa (Jacob) Summers of Litchfield; great grandchildren, Macie, Isabel and Alexander Wright, Joseph and Gino DeMartini, Brianna Johnson, Ansley Alexander, Lucas and Jeffrey Bernardini, Fisher, Sabrina and Gabriella Crow; great great grandchild, Dominic Joseph “DJ” DeMartini; sisters, Patricia Thompson of Carmel, IN, Phyllis Dodd of Pooler, GA, and Marion Boston of Springfield; and brothers, Ernie Lewis of Carbondale and Fred Lewis of Ft Meyers, FL.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, spouses, and brother, John Lewis.
Private services will be held. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
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