Jeremiah P. Coughlin's Obituary
Decatur – Jeremiah P. “Jerry” Coughlin, 69, of Decatur, passed away at 1:50 am Friday, February 13, 2009 at Manor Care.
At the family’s request, services will be private. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the Coughlin family with these arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to the family.
Jerry was born September 20, 1939 in Springfield, the son of Jeremiah “Jerry” and Ann (Kennedy) Coughlin. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy.
He will be greatly missed by his son: Patrick Coughlin of Decatur, and two brothers: Tom (Roseann) Coughlin of Chicago, and John Coughlin of Chandlerville.
He was reunited in heaven with his parents and one brother: Bob Coughlin
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