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William Coleman Obituary
Coleman Sr., William J. 80, longtime of Woodridge and Ft. Myers, FL. Devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully November 30th with his family by his side. A native of Youghal, County Cork, Ireland. His faith and love of family are the legacy he leaves to everyone he touched. Bill was preceded in death by his parents Laurence and Maggie Ann (nee Evans), siblings May Hayes, Michael, and Hannah O'Sullivan and infant Patrick. Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years Margaret (nee Hurley), his children Margie (Hank) Arnold, Bill (Juanita), Brian (Patti), Colleen (David) Injeski, Larry (Maureen), Tom (Kathy) and Nancy (Ticia Smith), as well as his grandchildren Ryan (Laura), Jonathan and Caitlin Arnold, Bill Coleman, JoAnn (Jerry) Satterley, Charley (Janna) Miller, Kevin, Maura and Danny Coleman, Megan, Kyle and Kris Coleman, Mary, Bridget and Michael Coleman, great-grandchildren Chris Miller, Charley and Allie Miller, brother Larry (Noreen), sister Kathleen (the late Neal) McConnellogue, sister-in-law Peg, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m., at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park, IL. Prayers Monday, 9 a.m., at the funeral home, going to St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs, for a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass. Private interment, St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park. Info: 708-442-8500. 
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Marikay Dudenhoefer
December 9, 2007
To All the family of Ryan's Grandfather,
God bless you all in your time of sadness. He is singing with the angels!!! Much love, Marikay
Joan and Al Dziedzic
December 8, 2007
Marge and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Bill. We will always remember him and your entire family fondly and keep you in our prayers.
Todd, Kelli, Mackenzie and Isaiah Peterson
December 3, 2007
Hank, Margie & the Coleman Family,
Kelli and I send our deepest sympathies. Bill was an amazing person, touching our lives in a very special way. We are fortunate to have known and loved him as he did with us. He will be dearly missed and forever cherished in our hearts.
Jennifer and Mark Manderscheid
December 3, 2007
Dear Coleman family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you during these hard times. Mr. Coleman was a great man. He will be missed. If you need anything do not hesitate to call. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jenny and Mark
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December 3, 2007
Marge, Patti, Brian & Coleman family,
We were so sorry to hear about Bill's death. Try to find some comfort in your memories and remember the good times. Our prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Jack & Maureen Mahoney
Jean & Jeff Buending
December 2, 2007
Our prayers are with the entire Coleman Family.
Rob Albian
December 2, 2007
Our sincere condolences to the Coleman Family. Growing up down the street from Mr. Coleman, I have many great memories of my friend Tom's Dad. All our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all.
Rob Albian and family
Gregory Maus
December 2, 2007
Our sincere deepest sympathies to the Coleman family at this difficult time.
Gregory and Mary Maus
& Family
josephine mckenna
December 2, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We have many wonderful memories of Bill. We know he will be missed but will live on in our memories. What a homecoming he will have as enters into heaven may God Bless you and comfort you in the days ahead, The McKenna's Frances, Josephine, Mary Ann, P.J., Celine, Phil, Mark, Jim, Genna, Geno and Tess.
John Hurley
December 2, 2007
Uncle Bill,
I have always kept you in my thoughts as a kind and generous person. If not for you and Mike allowing me to work on the Iron, I would not have a college education or a career today.
I'll miss you,
Love,
Johnnie Hurley
William Dooley
December 2, 2007
My prayers are with you.
God bless all of you for your loss.
The Staff of Woodlawn Funeral Home
December 2, 2007
Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the Coleman family at this most difficult time.
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