Gay Lynn Coakley Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gay Lynn Coakley (Sandwich, Illinois), who passed away on April 26, 2018, at the age of 54, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parent Patricia Klotz (Nelson); her spouse Barry J. Coakley; her father Dwight Klotz of Big Rock, IL; her stepmother Irene Klotz; and her stepsister Julie Allen.
She is survived by: her siblings, Vicky Wielert, Melinda Engel (Tim), Michael Klotz (Joyce) and Gregory Klotz (Renee); and her stepsiblings, Larry Allen (Laura) of Sandwich, IL, John Allen (Christine) of Escondido, CA, Joan Hafenrichter (Don) of Yorkville, IL, Patty Allen of Oceanside, CA, Susan Allen of Yorkville, IL and Debi Merriken of San Marcos, CA. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the National Ataxia Foundation 600 Highway 169 South State 1725 Minneapolis, MN 55426 or to Unity Hospice 915 N. Caron Rd Rochelle, IL 61068.