Andrew Coates Obituary
ANDREW J. COATES
Age 86, of Frankfort passed away Monday, July 29th, 2024 at his home in Frankfort.
Andrew is survived by his loving family, wife, Barbara Coates (Blay), children, Michael (Jennifer Drazan) Coates, Melody (Robert) Hartnell, grandchildren Bryan (Val) Hartnell, Jeremy Coates, Amanda Hartnell, Matthew (Bre) Coates, Marissa Coates, great grandchildren, Ethan, Madison, McKayla, Kyrs, Devyn, Stephan, Mason, Gracee, Daxon, Harper, Leo, Isaiah, Ivory and Ava.
Andrew was preceded in death by his parents, Ed & Florence Coates and son Mark Coates.
Andrew enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling, especially trips to Canada.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Sunday, August 4th, 2024 from 3:00 PM until time of the funeral service at 6:00 PM. Interment will be private.
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