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William Coffey Obituary
ROCHESTER - William N. "Bill" Coffey, 62, of Rochester passed away at 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center.
Bill was born November 7, 1946, in Springfield the son of William J. and Vivian Smith Coffey. He married Rita A. Powell on June 24, 1967, in Rochester.
Bill was employed by the state of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and was the supervisor of the records unit. He was former owner/operator of Coffey Texaco Station. He was a member of Rochester First Baptist Church and a former member of the Rochester Auxiliary Police. Bill enjoyed his family and doing things for them. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, softball and gardening. He was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Illini and Rochester Rockets.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Judy Kunz.
He is survived by his wife, Rita of Rochester; two sons, Bill L. (Teena) Coffey of Rochester and Bob J. Coffey of Springfield; two sisters, Pat (Jim) Ashton of Springfield and Becky (Don) Honigman of Rochester; two brothers, Joe (Laura) Coffey of Rochester and Tom (Janine) Coffey of Petersburg; brother-in-law, Joe Kunz of Springfield; two grandchildren, Bill D. Coffey and Hannah N. Coffey; and several aunts, nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 4-8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2009, at Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main, Rochester, IL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main, Rochester, IL, with Reverends Kevin Carrothers and Delbert Penrod officiating. Burial will follow Rochester Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rochester First Baptist Church, 6 Vernon Dr,
Rochester, IL 62563.
The family of William N. "Bill" Coffey is being served by Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main, Rochester, IL 62563.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Coffey
June 22, 2009
Dear Rita, Bill, Bob and Coffey family,
We just learned of Bill's passing last night and are so deeply sorry for your loss. Please accept our most profound condolences. Bill's presence and funny stories of "old Rochester" will be sorely missed by my family and me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dave, Janet, Luke and Grace Chesko
Becky Turner
June 17, 2009
Rita,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your husband was a great person and stood by you through all your hard times. God bless you and your family.
Kurt and Marla Scheuermann
June 17, 2009
My husband Kurt and I are so sorry Bill lost his fight on earth. But he was so blessed to have the most wonderful family. Our sympathies go out to all family and friends, especially Don, Becky, Cathy and Laura, and Pat and Jim. We can all take comfort that Bill is now with our Heavenly Father, watching over all his loved ones. Big Hugs from Alabama to all.
Traci and Bill Stoops
June 17, 2009
Bill and Bob
We are truly sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave Hollis
June 16, 2009
Tom, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom DiLello
June 16, 2009
Bill .......worked with you at EPA awhile back .....So very sorry for your Loss ....God Bless You & Your Family .....
Karen & Bob Davidson
June 16, 2009
Trish (Pat) and Jim - Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. We know he waged a long and hard battle but now he is home with the Lord and at peace. You and your family are in our prayers.
Karen & David Goatley-Brockman
June 16, 2009
Rita and family,
We are sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories carry you through your time of grief.
June 16, 2009
To Bill's Family,
I met Bill at IEPA on my very first day of work. He always seemed cheerful and had a smile for everyone. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Erin Rednour
Emilee Nowack
June 16, 2009
Bob,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Keith & Kathy Pierce
June 16, 2009
If you were to look in the dictionary under Good Friend Bill's picture and name would appear. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. When you leave this world for heaven don't be suprised if Bill is the greeter at the gates.
Cindy Bahner
June 16, 2009
Bill, Tina, and Coffey family,
So sorry to learn about Bill's passing. I'm out of state, so wasn't able to attend services, but you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. He was a great guy, and there will be so many happy memories to cherish.
Take good care of each other.
Jeff Johnston
June 15, 2009
I remember Bill from my days at EPA and I was saddened to read of his passing. Condolences to young Bill and all the family.
June 15, 2009
Rita & Bob
Our prayer and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow, may your memories be of comfort to you.
Betty & Tom Gaydos
Mevin & Ledabelle Spurgeon
June 15, 2009
To all the coffey family members, you have our deepest sympathy.We have so many great memories of all of the family. Bill was one of the first members of the Rochester Reserve Police. We will always remember his smile.
June 15, 2009
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Ed and Trish Lind
June 15, 2009
Bill and Bob:
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Private Joseph Daniels
June 15, 2009
There are few people I have met in my lifetime that I can say truly walked with God. Bill Coffey is one of those people.
Its not often you meet someone who doesn’t judge you for your past, or never stops lending a hand to those who need help, or cares more for other people than themselves; someone who is a true role model to all those around him.
Bill was not only a phenomenal father, grandfather, husband, uncle and friend, he was truly a great man. He always had an encouraging word or something uplifting to say to lighten the mood.
He was an example of how to treat people and he led by example with everything he did in his family life, church, and his work. We could all learn a lesson on kindness from Bill.
I am thankful to have been blessed to have someone like Bill Coffey in my life. I have peace in knowing he is walking with the Lord.
June 15, 2009
Rita, Bill, Bob,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Please
let me know if there is anything i can help with during this very differcult time in your life right now.
Sincerely, Scott Ashton.
carol & betty buchanan&day
June 15, 2009
mine and moms prayers are with you and yours.
Lori Bartolozzi
June 15, 2009
Bob I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know exactly what you aregoing through. Just take it one day at a time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff, Lori, Taylor and JC Bartolozzi
Bubba Cory
June 15, 2009
Rita, Bill, & Bob ...
Sorry to hear about your loss. You've been in our thoughts...
Coreen Ball
June 15, 2009
The Coffey family: I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Bill but Laura is one of my dearest friends, so we've been keeping your family in our prayers. God Bless.
lisa sandidge
June 15, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It's hard to see such a nice family go through so much pain and heart ache. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sally Giarrante
June 15, 2009
I am so sorry to hear the loss of a wonderful husband father brother uncle and grandpa. Bill was truely dedicated to his family and was a wonderful person. He always had a smile on his face which was so contagious. He is definately going to be missed. I will keep all of you in my prayers. He is with God now and in a better place.
Rick & Susan Henke
June 15, 2009
We are sorry to hear of the loss of such a nice person. Our daughter, Jennifer, lives across the street from you. I remember the day after the bad storm a few years ago that Bill along with the church group cleaned all of the branches and debris out of her yard. We were so appreciative and felt safer knowing that he was her neighbor. God bless
Rick and Mary Lang
June 15, 2009
Coffey Family,
I had known Bill while working with him and thought of him highly, someone I could talk to and share a laugh from time to time. His heart was truly in the right place and he is with those that share that virtue! May our Lord be with you during this time. I know you all have cherrished memories.
Deonna Leali
June 15, 2009
Rita, Bill, Bob and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man who will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you all.
Love,
Dave and Deonna
Kevin Cory
June 15, 2009
My condolences.
Bill & Shirley Peterson
June 14, 2009
Trish,Jim and Coffey family. I remember when you visited with Rita that you had said your brother was very ill.I am so sorry to hear of his passing.But as you know he is out of pain in a going to a better place.I am sure my Baby Sis will greet him
Christina Lionts
June 14, 2009
Bob - my thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom and brother.
Jennifer Fisher
June 14, 2009
Rita and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Bill was such a good hearted man. I remember the night my cat got caught in your garage and Bill was out there will me until after 11pm getting her down. Actually ended up having to cut down part of his roof...but he got her out for me. He will be greatly missed. Rita, if you ever need anything I am right across the street.
Caleb & Jennifer
Pam Yancey
June 14, 2009
Rita, Bill, Bob and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Juanita Brown
June 14, 2009
Rita and Bob....
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Rita, I remember the last time we visited in the Stevenson Walgreens, you told me of Bill's illness. My prayers are with your family at this very difficult time.
Trudy Hagerman
June 14, 2009
Rita my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Susan Yeaman-Schneider
June 14, 2009
My deepest condolences to Rita, Bill, Bob, and families. The Coffey family has always held a piece of my heart and my sympathies go out to each of you. Pat, Becky, Joe and Tom take care of each other.
Robert,June Stanton
June 14, 2009
Pat Jim
We are sorry to hear about your brother .Please accept our condolences. May God be with you in this time of grief and thereafter
Seth Dunas
June 14, 2009
Rita, Bill & Bob-
My deepest condolences. He will be missed immensely. Always had a smile and a hello for everyone he knew. A great man taken from us way too soon.
Dan Rathbone
June 14, 2009
I have great memories of growing up in Rochester, and the Coffey Family. From stopping at Texaco on the way to school each morning to get a bag of penny candy. ( there was always a member of the Coffey family to help make my selections.) to our school secretary Miss Coffey, anytime I was sent to mrs. Monahans office, (which was frequent) Miss Coffey always had a nice smile and a kind word for me. The Coffey family is synonamous with Rochester. my thoughts are with you at this time.
Bill Dodson
June 14, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
June 14, 2009
Don & Becky: Becky I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. Many times we lose loved ones earlier than expected and we have no control of that. All we can do is take those great memories to inspire the rest of our lives. It is so precious. God Bless your family.
Karen (Olivia, Abbey & Devan Honigman's Grandma)
Bob Hendrickson
June 14, 2009
Bill was a true friend. I will miss his friendly smile and easy going manner. It seems like yesterday that we were in high school together. My condolences and prayers are with you in your loss.
Ed Ashton
June 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Judy Bozarth Richardson
June 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 14, 2009
Rita and family, I am sending my deepest sympathy to you. I am so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of Bill and am saddened. I know your memories will carry you though this time of sorrow. An old friend.
Kim Taylor
June 14, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sue Tucker
June 14, 2009
Rita, Bill and Bob -
We are so sorry to hear about "Big Bill". His smile could light up any room. He will be truly missed. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Love - Sue and Rob Tucker
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