Charles Russell Cooley's Obituary
Charles Russell Cooley, 86, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 4:47 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson, IL. Charles was born on February 23, 1923 in Casey, IL, the son of Samuel S. Cooley and Ada M. Estes Cooley. On May 5, 1952, in Wisconsin he married Barbara Walls. She passed away on September 25, 1989. Charles is survived by 6 sons, Michael C.R. Cooley of Wisconsin Dells, WI, Timothy Mark Cooley and wife Brenda of Manitowac, WI, Brian Keith Cooley and wife Cindy of Mauston, WI, Matthew Shane Cooley of Baraboo, WI, Terrence Dean Cooley and wife of Lyndon Station, WI and Seth Steven Cooley and wife Tonya of Olney, IL; 4 daughters, Barbara Kathleen Barclay, Maureen LaVicka Cooley of Flat Rock, IL, Susan Elizabeth Mayberry and husband Jeff of McLeansboro, IL, and Sarah Marie Coates and husband Robert of Palestine, IL; 3 sisters, Lois Neibarger of Martinsville, IL, Phyllis Wilson of Olney, IL and Rosie Fusion of Olney, IL; 2 brothers, Ronnie Cooley of Waynesville, MO and Larry Cooley of LaPorte, IN. His parents, wife, son, Patrick Shawn Cooley, 4 brothers, Tom, Bill, Leo and Kenny Cooley and 1 sister, Merle Golden preceded him in death. No services will be held per the request of Charles. Memorial tributes and condolences may be made to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL assisted the family with the arrangements. SERVICES Service Visitation
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