Ralph E. Cooley Obituary
The memory of Ralph E. Cooley of Pocahontas, Illinois, who passed away on July 17, 2024 at the age of 74, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Homer E. Cooley and Agnes Cooley (Reupke); his wife Esther Cooley; and his in-laws, Shirley Kohrmann and Julie Sue Essington.
He is survived by: his son Herbert L. Cooley (Billie Gililand) of Pocahontas; his grandchildren, Brandon L. Cooley (Shelby Spengler) of Greenville, Jacob E. Cooley (Heather) of Pocahontas, Cheyenne M. Cooley of Alton and Samantha L. Cooley of Hollister, MO; his great grandchildren, Jackson E. Cooley, Halle L. Cooley, Selene Smith, Silas Barbier, Stephen Barbier, Karmaline Hensley, Desteny Hensley and Jameson Hensley; his siblings, Rose Taylor (Jesse) of Carlyle, Betty Meskil (Ed) of Carlyle, Peggy Cooley of O'Fallon, IL, Iva Miller of Florissant, Ruth Rakers (Keith) of New Baden, Richard Cooley (Lois) of Export, PA and Raymond Cooley (Linda) of Walnut Hill, IL; and his in-laws, Ron Kohrmann of Bartelso and Mike Essington of Carlyle.
