Lynette M. Coelho
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Lynette M. Coelho, 42, died at 6:52 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2013. She was born May 21, 1971, in Springfield, to Gary and Sandra Monroe Grider. She married Marco Coelho on May 14, 2005; he survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Jeralyn Grider; two sons, Bradley Schafer and Andrew Bear; three stepsons: Alexander, Chance and Mark Coelho; one granddaughter, Jordyn Bear; parents, Gary and Sandy Grider; one brother Todd (Sandra) Grider; grandmother, Mary A. Monroe, all of Springfield; several aunts and uncles; one niece, Ashley Grider and several cousins.
Two grandfathers and one grandmother preceded her in death.
Lynette was a member of West Side Christian Church. She worked for the State of Illinois for eighteen years, most recently as a caseworker for the All Kids Program.
Funeral Service: 10 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2013, at West Side Christian Church. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to My Hope, 624 Garvey Lane, Chatham, IL 62629.
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What a giving woman Lynette was in life and in death. She is an inspiration to have given her organs so more people could continue to live from her gift. God bless you all in the difficult time with peace in your hearts knowing that she would want you to continue to remember her giving, loving spirit for life.
Julia Donley
July 16, 2013
I was shocked and sorry to hear about the passing of Lynette. I was not able to make it to her funeral. She was a good friend and coworker at the Bureau of Allkids/FamilyCare. I will miss seeing, walking, and talking with her. She was a good person. My prayers for her family.
Angela Spradlin
July 14, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, Lynette was a wonderful woman.
Kiana Pillow
July 13, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this time. You are all in our prayers.
Cynthia and Makynlee Daigre-Hines
July 13, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Kevin & Susan Dodd
July 12, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Lynette. May God comfort you and your family during these times. God bless you.
Debra Tucker
July 12, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Lynette Coelho. She was a wonderful person and a great friend, she will be missed.
Sonya Williams
July 11, 2013
So very sorry for your loss! I knew Lynette through my sister who were highschool friends and I would see Lynette every once in a while and we would stop and talk for a few minutes. Thoughts and prayers to her children and husband and her parents and friends. May God comfort sll of you during this difficult time. She will be truly missed.
Teresa (Bauer) Benshoof
July 11, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My sister let me know the news. It has been years since I connected with Lynette but I fondly remember our high school years. I hope that you find peace in your memories.
Julie (Bauer) Monahan
July 10, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Lynette's sudden passing. I worked with Lynette when she worked at Public Hlth, Vital Records. She was a wonderful person and a great co worker. So sorry for your loss.
Judy Peake
July 10, 2013
To Gary & Sandy: while Our paths haven't crossed for a number of years, you remain in my memory as loving parents who went to the ends of the earth for your children. Please know you have my sincerest sympathy on the untimely loss of your precious daughter.
Janice Butler
July 10, 2013
Gary and family, Deepest sympathy in the loss of your daughter. May Our Lord Bless All Of You with Peace of Mind knowing that He will care for her.
Jan Eandi
July 10, 2013
Brad and Andrew,
I am So Sorry for the Loss of your Mother.
What a Shock all this must be. I hope you will be Okay. I know that you will have the comforting words of your Grandparents. You will need that.
God Bless you and All of your Family.
Linda Folayan
July 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss, our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Dan and Shelia Falconer
July 10, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers to the whole family.
penny smith
July 10, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss, Lynette was a beautiful person.
Vivian Jones
July 10, 2013
our family mourns the loss of lynette but we know one day we will see her again in heaven. we are praying for her family and every one who loved her .lynette was a great friend and Godly person to me and my three kids.her encouragement ,kindness,and love for us was given unconditionally. she will be missed greatly .
melissa young
July 10, 2013
I am sorry for this tragic loss. May God bless you and your family in this difficult time.
A Friend
July 10, 2013
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