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Douglas Cotter Obituary
Born: May 2, 1948; in Joliet, IL
Died: March 19, 2015; in Joliet, IL
Douglas L. Cotter, age 66, of Morris, passed away Thursday evening, March 19, 2015, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.
Born May 2, 1948, in Joliet, Douglas was a son of the late James L. Cotter and Burnette (nee Johnson). He was raised and educated in Morris and graduated from Morris Community High School with the class of 1966. In 2000, Doug retired from AT&T as a communications technician and repairman, after 30 years of service. He also farmed for a short time with Mark Wills Farms. Doug enjoyed the outdoors and took pleasure in fishing, hunting and camping. He will be remembered as a meticulous individual who took pride in preserving what he worked so hard for.
Survivors include his loving wife, LaRae (Harrington), whom he married March 9, 1968, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris; one son, Douglas Cotter, Jr. of Gunnison, CO; one sister, Sharon (Charles) Priovolos of Lockport; one half-sister, Cathy Salerno of NV; his mother-in-law, Gloria Harrington; and six sisters-in-law, Sharee (the late Jerry) Beeler of Mazon, Cynthia Lyne and Kathie (John) Spreitzer, both of Morris, Michelle (Pete) Lake of MO, Heidi Harrington of Morris, and Stacie Cortez of Joliet.
Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Burnette and William Brady and James L. Cotter; one son, Timothy Cotter in 1989; one brother, James in infancy; his father-in-law, LeRoy Harrington; and one sister-in-law, Patricia (David) Edmunds.
Visitation and video tribute will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 600 East Jackson Street in Morris on Monday, March 23, 2015, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow Tuesday morning, in the church at 10:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Revered Ed Howe, CR officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Morris, where Douglas will be laid to rest with his son, Timothy.
Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Douglas' memory to The Jim Feeney Scholarship Fund, c/o Immaculate Conception School, 505 E. North Street, Morris, IL 60450 or to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Building Fund, 516 E. Jackson Street, Morris, IL 60450.
Family and friends may sign the guest book or visit Douglas' memorial page by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com
Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Morris. (815-942-2500)
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Les Matheny
April 1, 2015
Doug was one of the best kids that I grew up with and it was always a pleasure seeing him when I came back home to visit. My deepest sympathy to LaRae and family.
March 27, 2015
My memories of Doug are as a very nice,responsible,snd smiling friend going back to grade school.My mother,Lyvonne Viland used to do Doug's mother's hair.My sympathy to your family.Tom Viland MCHS-'66
Jake
March 23, 2015
I will always remember Doug as a funny, happy and giddy person. One of the nicest people I've met.
March 23, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with LaRae, Doug Jr. and the entire family during this difficult time. Doug will continue to be admired, respected and loved for the way he lived his life. Our memories of him for the times we shared together will remain in our Hearts. We are truly blessed to have known him. Dave and Kathy Lyons
Mary Lynn Bratton (Connor)
March 22, 2015
LaRae, Kevin called yesterday letting me know of Doug's passing. My heart breaks for you and I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers for you and your family. Please hug your mom for me. Love as always my best friend, Mary Lynn
Mike Deaville
March 22, 2015
LaRae, so very sorry to hear about Doug passing.He was a great guy. Mike & Mo Deaville (Manhattan) (VVF)
Eyvonne Cotter - Dock
March 22, 2015
Sincere sympathy at the loss of your beloved. Doug made everyone feel special. He was a great gentleman with a special smile. (Richard will be waiting to greet him)
What great memories they have to share.
Eyvonne Cotter -Dock
March 22, 2015
sincere sympathy at the loss of your beloved. Doug will always be remembered by his warm, genuine smile, for all the people he met. (Richard will be there to meet him, what great memories they will share.)
Don Black
March 22, 2015
Doug was one of the good ones. I have a lot of great high school memories of him (MCHS Class of 1966). My sympathy to LaRae and the family.
Randy Keeneth
March 21, 2015
Doug was a great guy. He always had a smile and a handshake when you met him and maybe a beer. I will miss him as a friend and coworker.
My condolences to his family
Randy Keeneth
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