JAMES M. COULSON, 61, of Ellis Grove, IL passed away at 10:46 pm on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at his home in Ellis Grove, IL. He was born to John H. and Marilyn L. (nee: Piersch) Coulson on January 5, 1954 in Melrose Park, IL. He married DeAnn Payne on May 4, 2001 at Fort Kaskaskia, IL. She survives. James was of the Lutheran Faith and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a Sergeant at Menard Correctional Center and a member of ABATE, Chester Eagles Club Aerie #3252 and American Legion Alva Courier Post #487 in Chester. Survivors: Wife: DeAnn Coulson Ellis Grove, IL 3 Children: Sharon Coulson (Andy Rednour) Waterloo, IL Jason Coulson Sparta, IL Jamey Watkins Ellis Grove, IL 1 Sibling: Jet Brown Taylorville, IL 3 Grandchildren: Austin Rednour Bret Rednour Aidan Rednour Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Brother and 1 Sister It was James' wish to be cremated. Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Monday, February 9, 2015 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Officiating Rev. Steve Keim Visitation: Monday 9:00 am - 11:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Memorials: To The Family