Debbie Angell
Deborah “Debbie” Angell, 65, of Normal, passed away at 11:57 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2017 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, due to complications from a June 21 auto accident.
Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is handling cremation arrangements.
Debbie was born in Bloomington, Ill. on October 2, 1951. She married Dale Angell on May 27, 1970 in Rockford, Ill.
She is survived by her husband, Dale of Normal; two sons, Eric Angell of Bloomington and Jason (Chris Allen) Angell of Danvers; two grandchildren, Jake Angell and Lindsay Allen, both of Danvers; two sisters, Linda (Michael) Mesch and Margaret Spriggs, both of Bloomington; a nephew, Chris LaFever and two nieces, Jennifer (James) Crow and Kelly Mesch; and three great nephews, Spencer, Parker and Tanner Crow.
She was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Benz in 2010 and her mother, Dorothy (Deerwester) Spriggs in 2016.
Debbie graduated from Auburn High School in Rockford in 1969. She retired from Jewel-Osco, Cottage Ave. in December 2016 after nearly 40 years.
Debbie was a generous, kind, loving spirit who enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, antiquing and collecting cameras. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, and her dog, Zoey.
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
Patricia Convis
Patricia Jean Convis, 74, of Fairbury, passed away at 10:07 a.m., July 29, 2017, in Melvin.
Cremation has been accorded.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury. Pastor Corinne Blissard will be officiating.
Friends may greet the family from 1-3 p.m., also on Sunday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Cropsey Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital or Dominy Memorial Library, Fairbury.
Patricia was born August 28, 1942, in Salem the daughter of Robert and Mary Lou Hughey Kirgan, Sr. They preceded her in death.
She first married Gene Victor Maffett on February 12, 1961. He died August 21, 1982. She then married Bernard Convis, Jr on October 13, 1973. He died September 29, 2000.
Surviving are her children, Mike (Yvonne) Maffett of Pontiac, Matt (Paula) Maffett of Melvin, and Mary Maffett of Fairbury; nine grandchildren, Brandon (Micah) Maffett, Traci (Curtis) Bunch, Justin (Britany Belloma) Maffett, Jessica (Eric Sisco) Maffett, Katy (Ray) Mancini, Jacob (Sarah Alvey) Maffett, Shawn (Jessica) Maffett, Daniel Maffett, and Rachael (Cody) Ulitzsch-Akers; 23 great-grandchidlren; and brother, Robert Kirgan, Jr of Pontiac.
Patricia retired from Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, after 22 years of service in psychiatry.
She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Fairbury.
Patricia loved her family especially spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing card and reading.
An online register book is available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.
Anne Leventhal
Anne Marie Leventhal, 26, a lifelong resident of Normal, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at home.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington with Rev. Ed Herald officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Community Cancer Center in Normal.
Anne was born December 27, 1990 in Normal, the daughter of Donald J. Leventhal and Jeanne Marie Justice.
She is survived by her father, Don Leventhal of Normal and her mother, Jeanne Justice of Springfield; five siblings, David (Lisa) Leventhal of Raleigh, NC, Julia Maher of Albany, NY, Sarah Leventhal of Sarasota, FL, Matthew Justice and Michael Hoots, both of Springfield; six nieces and nephews, James, Nathan, Elizabeth, Emily, Abbie and Ian; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Anne attended Unit 5 schools (Hudson, Prairieland), Blooming Grove Academy and Heartland Community College. She was a joyful child and was always adventurous, even more so as an adult. She enjoyed walking and hiking and traveling across the United States, especially Alaska and Utah. She was also a published writer, a very spiritual person and loved the mountains.
Anne was diagnosed in 2014 and successfully battled APL Leukemia. She was grateful to all the doctors, hospital personnel and the Mormon community who helped care for her in Utah and here in Normal. She became a great advocate for Leukemia survivors.
Anne was also a caretaker and helped children as well as senior adults. She was always a positive messenger with her social media posts. Anne enjoyed people and was a beautiful social butterfly.
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
