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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Robert Leeroy Blevins, 77 of Litchfield, passed away the evening of Thursday, November 20, 2025, at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. He was born in Litchfield on December 24, 1947, a son of Robert James and Betty Bernadine (Cranford) Blevins.
He graduated from Centralia High School and proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He was employed for many years as a cabinet maker with Adenca Manufacturing in Litchfield. Robert enjoyed many outdoor activities including camping, fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, and looking for buried treasures with his metal detector.
He was a talented musician and played guitar and saxophone. Robert enjoyed watching and listening to all spectator sports and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He married the former Wanda Kay Large and they later divorced.
Robert is survived by sons, Christopher (fiancée Grace) Blevins and Jason (Jamie) Blevins, all of Litchfield; daughters, Jennifer (Gordon) Fenton of Salem, MO and Shannon Large of Litchfield; brothers, Chesley Blevins of Staunton, Joseph Blevins of Litchfield, Floyd Blevins of Highland, and Fred Blevins of Litchfield; sisters, Barbara (Ray) Schuster of Sorento, Sharon (John) Wickerheim of Chicago, and Pamela Poppenhouse of Litchfield; and several grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Betty B. Blevins.
Funeral services for Mr. Blevins will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield. Pastor Gilbert Dealey will officiate. Burial will be in Crabtree Cemetery. Military honors will be at graveside. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the family of Robert Blevins, c/o Christopher Blevins. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
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Joyce Carleen Simmons, 83 of Litchfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 23, 2025. She was born in Pana on May 31, 1942, a daughter of Carl Cornelius and Lucille Romelta (Miller) Brakenhoff.
She was a member of the Litchfield High School graduating class of 1960. She married Raymond “Larry” Simmons on June 6, 1965, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield, and they enjoyed nearly 55 years of marriage until his passing on January 23, 2022.
Joyce was an excellent cook and well known for her beef and noodles, Texas cake, and stew. Joyce’s delicious cooking skills were evident during her 22-year career as manager of Jubelt’s Variety Bakery in Litchfield and as a ten-year cafeteria worker for the Litchfield Community School District #12. She also enjoyed gardening, canning, tending to her fruit trees, and sewing. Joyce enjoyed serving others by teaching Sunday School at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield and volunteering for the local Meals on Wheels.
Joyce is survived by her sons, Raymond (Vicki) Simmons of Evansville, IN and David (Jacqueline) Simmons of Haymarket, VA; daughter, Laura Simmons of Edwardsville; brothers, Leslie (Sue) Brakenhoff of Litchfield, Byron (Terry) Brakenhoff of Chattanooga, TN, and Dale (Nancy) Brakenhoff of Litchfield; sisters, Ramona Warman of Charleston, IL and Marilyn (Don) Loptien of Fort Collins, CO; grandchildren, Zachary Simmons, Makenzie (Jeremy) Frazier, Emma Simmons, and William Simmons; and great-grandchildren, Gunnar, Wyatt, Eli and Calla.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Rev. Larry Brakenhoff and Bernard Brakenhoff; brother-in-law Robert, “Bob” Warman; and niece, Kimberly (Brakenhoff) Bergman.
Funeral services for Joyce will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery in Litchfield. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Lutheran Hour Ministries, 660 Mason Ridge Center Road, St. Louis, MO, 63141-8557. Plummer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
