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Colline Coil

1929 - 2025

Colline Coil obituary, 1929-2025, Maxwell, IN

BORN

1929

DIED

2025

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1484 W. US Hwy. 40

Greenfield, Indiana

Colline Coil Obituary

Colline Coil, 96, of Maxwell, IN passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 18, 1929, in Liberty, Kentucky to the late Ancil & Ethel (Haste) McDonald. After moving to Indiana from Kentucky during childhood, Colline attended New Palestine & Mt. Comfort Schools. Colline was the wife of Ivan J. Coil, whom she married on September 28, 1946.

In adulthood she spent her career working for Eli Lilly as a Lab Tech until her retirement in the 90's. In her spare time, Colleen enjoyed creating quilts for newborn babies, crocheting, and finding old treasures at yard sales.

Colline is survived by her son, Ted (Charlotte) Coil of Fortville; grandson, Ty (Justina) Coil of Fortville; great-grandsons, Cash & Cruz Coil; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and late husband mentioned above, sister, Alice Urich; and brothers, Berlin & Billy McDonald.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the mortuary. Fred Powers will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Park Cemetery in Greenfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Colline's memory may be sent via mail to Mt. Lebanon Community Church, 3447 IN-9, Greenfield, IN 46140. Envelopes will be available at the mortuary.

Friends may share a memory of Colline or send condolences to her family online at www.erleweinmortuary.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Reporter on Dec. 29, 2025.

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Bob Bogigian

January 2, 2026

Colline and Ivan were clients who also became friends. My spirits were always lifted after being with Colline. My condolences to Ted and the family.

Nikki Graham

December 28, 2025

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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