Thomas J. "Tom" Coyle

Thomas J. "Tom" Coyle obituary, Peoria, IL

Thomas J. "Tom" Coyle

Thomas Coyle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright & Salmon Mortuary - Peoria on Apr. 14, 2025.

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Brimfield- Thomas "Tom" Joseph Coyle, 67, passed away at 4:32 PM on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born November 24, 1957, in Peoria, to Eugene 'Lefty' Coyle and Margaret Mary (O'Conner) Coyle. He married Kim (Yackley) Coyle on November 9, 1979 and again on January 29, 1993 in Brimfield, Illinois. She survives. Tom was welcomed into heaven by one son, Brian Coyle who he has missed terribly. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Richard Coyle, one brother-in­ law Michael Olszewski, and several lifelong friends.
Surviving are three children, Bradly (Sarah) Coyle; Mandy Cotter; and Joseph Coyle; six grandchildren, Kyra Coyle-Desilets, Jazmyn Cotter, Revin Cotter, Reese Coyle, Connor Coyle, Tyghe Coyle and another grandchild on the way in July; and one sister Patricia (Wayne Hundley) Olszewski. Tom is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Tom was a 1975 graduate of Brimfield High School and he was a lifelong Brimfield resident. He was a 3rd generation farmer, drove a semi-trailer truck and was also the Brimfield Township Road Commissioner for many years.
Tom was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan and he enjoyed attending games with his family and friends. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in many sporting events.
The family wants to thank the wonderful caregivers, Ashley Sewell and Amber Plack, for their loving care of Tom.
Memorial Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary, with Recitation of the Rosary at 3:15 PM. Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Calvary Cemetery in Brimfield, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CurePSP, www.psp.org.
Tributes and condolences may be made at www.wrightandsalmon.com

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Tim Tucker

April 15, 2025

My thoughts and Prayers go out to: The entire Tom Coyle Family.
Tom was a great friend, who worked hard as a farmer. Tom and I Thoroughly enjoyed baseball and especially the St.Louis Cardinals together . In our younger days we enjoyed bowling with our friends. We took a trip out west and enjoyed the country and the Friendship! Lots of Great memories and he will be Sorely missed.
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