Kathleen Margaret Cool

Kathleen Margaret Cool obituary, Johnston City, IL

Kathleen Margaret Cool

Kathleen Cool Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pyle Funeral Home - Johnston City on Jan. 3, 2026.
Kathleen Margaret Cool, 65 of West Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion.
Kathleen was born August 2, 1960, in Springfield to William Albert and JoAnn Virginia (Wilson) McCall.
Kathleen retired having been a federal prison guard for many years. She was a veteran of the United States Marines. She was a graduate of Griggsville High School. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, cabernet wine, NCIS, cats and goats
She is survived by two daughters, Yulia Cool and Masha Cool, both of Champaign; one son, Chris Cool; grandson, Jake Cool; two brothers, Michael (Cheryl) McCall of Johnston City and Craig (Linda) McCall of Murfreesboro, TN. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant brother, David McCall.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City is entrusted with the arrangements.
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