Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
May 21, 1924 - Aug 26, 2018
Grandpa was a good man I miss him. I remember one time at the dinner table when he caught me snapping my knuckles he would take the butter knife and smack my knuckles with it and I never did snap them again (at least not at the dinner table)
Angela Coleman
January 25, 2022 | Logansport, IN | Grandchild
My condolences. Uncle Max was a character and proud of it. He made me laugh and never called me anything but "Blondie Baby" throughout the years. He was very kind to my husband when he joined our large boisterous family which was much appreciated. And he made 4th of July a fun holiday for my daughter with his teasing and silliness. Rest in peace Uncle Max, and I'm thinking of you all.
Mary Ann Harper-McAvoy
August 29, 2018 | Lexington, IL | Family
Condolences & comforting prayers to all the family & friends. Though I only met him a few times, he was a very sweet person. Loving hugs to Aunt Nancy & Uncle Harold from your Niece Lisa Culler-Thomas & family. May God bless you w/ many fond memories.
Lisa Culler-Thomas
August 28, 2018 | Robinson, IL | Friend
Betty, we are so sorry to see that your dad passed away. It is always hard to lose a parent.
Keith & Debi Sinckair
August 27, 2018 | Casey, IL | Friend
Dear Max, Tony, Jimmy, Patrick, Dustin and Families, Tom and I are so sorry for the loss of your Father/Grandfather. May he rest in peace.
Sandy Terrell
August 27, 2018 | Palm Bay, FL | Friend
Leland Max Coleman, age 94, of Hazel Dell, IL passed away at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at his home. He was born May 21, 1924 in Casey, IL, the son of Al Coleman and Goldie Marie Anderson Coleman. On February 23, 1943 he married Mildred Louise Matheny in Casey, IL. She passed away on November 9, 2011.
Survivors include sons, Roy Coleman (Betty Jean) of Yale, IL; Lester Coleman of Casey, IL; Max L. Coleman (Jeanette) of Shelbyville, IL; Richard Coleman (Barb) of Casey, IL; daughters, Mary Martin (Wayne) of Springerton, IL, Nancy Culler (Harold) of Hazel Dell, IL and Betty Nidey of Casey, IL; son in law, Larry Beauchamp of Robinson, IL; sisters, Betty Birchfield of Casey, IL and Rosemary Richardson of FL; 28 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughters, Susan Coleman and Rosalie Beauchamp; granddaughters, Amy Diane Martin and Lisa Martin; daughter in law, Mary E. Whitesell Coleman; son in law, Jerry Nidey; brothers, Donald Coleman and Robert Lee Coleman; half-brother, Eugene Phillips and sisters, Pauline Todd, Leona Johnson Watters and Frieda Margaret Watters.
Max was a US Army WWII veteran, serving his country from 1943-1946. He was a lifetime member of the Casey VFW and Hazel Dell American Legion. Max was affectionately known as the “Mayor of Hazel Dell.” He worked for the Casey Police Department for many years. Previously he worked in the local oilfields and construction through the labor union in Charleston, IL.
Funeral services and burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Hazel Dell South Cemetery, Hazel Dell, IL with Rev. Danny Harper officiating. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Hazel Dell American Legion, Casey VFW and Martinsville American Legion.
Memorial donations may be made to Hazel Dell Church of God, 124 W. Main St., Hazel Dell, IL 62428.
To view the full obituary, send condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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