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BRIAN TIMOTHY COPELAND

1950 - 2016

BORN

1950

DIED

2016

BRIAN COPELAND Obituary

DES PLAINES - Brian Timothy Copeland, 65, of Mount Prospect for 13 years, formerly of Des Plaines for 48 years, was born Oct. 23, 1950, and passed away Aug. 13, 2016, at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jean Copeland; and siblings, Carol (Paul) Laursen, Michael (Cori) Copeland, James Copeland, Timothy Copeland and Mary Jean (Liza) Copeland. Brian was a graduate of Maine West High School and General Manager for All Season Maintenance. He was a loving husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and true friend to many. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Christ Church, 1492 Henry, Des Plaines. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ankylosingspondylitis.org.

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Published by Daily Herald on Sep. 2, 2016.

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Jerry Dold

August 28, 2023

It´s another year gone by Brian, still missing you my friend. I know you´re in a good place but I will miss you until my time comes to see you once again.

Jerry Dold

August 27, 2019

On this sad day of remembrance, I will miss our conversations of the past and being able to reconnect on f/b. Even though the time was limited it was great to go over old times and new! I will always remember you Brian.

Janice Dohse - Vaughn

September 3, 2016

So sadden to hear about Brian. My prayers go out to the family.

Linda & Edd Schultz

September 3, 2016

Mary Jean & all the Copeland Family, I will miss Brian. He talked of you & himself coming out here this summer for a visit. Please take comfort know ing he is in a better place (in the garden with Lacey).

Linda & Edd

September 3, 2016

Mary Jean,
I will miss Brian. I don't know if he told you, but he was planning on you & him visiting us this summer. I hope you will find comfort in all your good memories together. To all the Family, we extend our Sympathies.

Love, Linda & Edd Schultz

jerry dold

September 2, 2016

Jayne and I send our thoughts and prayers to the family. Brian was my friend and I shall miss him.

Nancy Clothier

September 2, 2016

Brian was a great sports fan, I admired that in him. I hope in time, MaryJean, you can live in peace with his memories.

Pet and Pam Malik

September 2, 2016

We are very sorry at the loss of Brian. We will keep you in our prayers. Love Pete and Pam

September 2, 2016

I was twice blessed to have this wonderful loving person as my husband. He fought a hard fight and my life will never be the same. Hoping your tending to the gardens and swinging those golf clubs...til we meet again, your my special angel now. Love, Mary Jean

Steve Henaughan

September 2, 2016

Very sorry to hear about the loss of Brian

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