Amy F. Coleman, 101, formerly of Rock City, died Friday, May 8, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Center, Freeport.
Born June 30, 1907 in Stephenson County she was the daughter of Fred and Cora (McCauley) Kramer. She married Eden L. Coleman March 16, 1935 at Davis. He preceded her in death March 7, 1987.
A 1924 graduate of Freeport High School, Amy then attended DeKalb Teachers College for one year to earn a Teachers Certificate. She taught school for ten years at Center Hill and Eggert Schools. A homemaker, she and her late husband farmed in the Dakota and Rock City areas for many years.
Amy was a lifelong member of the Rock Grove United Methodist Church. Besides playing the piano, she enjoyed gardening, baking cookies, knitting, and playing cards and board games with her grandchildren. Her family was her pride and joy.
Survivors include three children, her daughter, Carolyn (Melvin) Holste of Rock City, two sons, Jack A. (Ruth) Coleman of Joliet and Dennis (Linda) Coleman of Freeport. There are ten grandchildren, Jason Coleman, Scott (Kathy) Coleman, Tom (Lydia) Coleman, Bill (Meg) Coleman, Timothy Coleman, Todd (Marybeth) Coleman, Tyler (Julie) Coleman, Brian (Kathy) Holste, Steve (Kim) Holste and Amy McKee. There are 18 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Service will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Church of Epleyanna rural Davis. Reverend Dick Thompson and Reverend Bruce Janes will co-officiate.
Burial will be in Rock Grove Union Cemetery, Rock Grove.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 115 S. West St., Dakota.
A memorial fund is being established in her name.
Amy's family invites friends to extend condolences, share a memory, light a candle, or share a caring heart in her honor at www.daughenbaughfh.com