Doris Jean Cohoon's Obituary
Doris Jean Cohoon, 77 of Mattoon, IL passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at her home. She was born December 7, 1929 in Hinsdale, IL to Loyd Everett Cohoon and Edith Victoria Reinhold Cohoon. Survivors include her brothers, Robert Cohoon and wife Louise of Moss Beach, CA and David Cohoon and wife Cynthia of Glen Mills, PA; and her sister, Carol Reese and husband Alan of Naperville, IL. Ms. Cohoon was an Artist for Norcross Cards in New York City. She was an art instructor and also a teacher for mentally challenged children in the Central Illinois School Systems. She attended The American Institute of Art in Chicago, IL; the University of Illinois (to teach mentally disabled) and was a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. She was previously employed as a Draftsman for the Cities of St. Louis, MO and Urbana, IL. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Mound Cemetery, Hunt City, IL with Rev. Dan Smith officiating. No visitation is planned. Burial will be in the Mound Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mound Cemetery Fund or the Mound Church Fund. Markwell Funeral Home, Casey IL is in charge of arrangements. SERVICES Service Thursday, January 18, 2007 1:00 PM Mound Cemetery, Hunt City, IL Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL is in charge of arrangements. ,
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