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Posted: September 17 2017 at 12:00 AM
Mrs. Virginia Coats spouse of Rev. Russell Coats of the Northern Illinois Conference passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017. Rev. Russell Coats served at Macomb, Peoria: Bradley Ave., Perkins Grove/Lamoille, Shannon, Freeport: Faith and East Jordan. Mrs. Virginia Coats was 91 years old.
Mrs. Virginia Coats’ memorial services were held Saturday, September 16, 2017, at East Jordan United Methodist Church in Sterling, IL.
Messages of condolence may be sent to her husband and daughter:
Rev. Russell F. Coats
c/o Robin Coats
90 Bellerive Road
Springfield, IL 62704
Donations in lieu of flowers can be in Mrs. Virginia Coats’ name to:
East Jordan United Methodist Church
c/o Habitat for Humanity
22027 Polo Road
Sterling, IL 61081