James Phillip Coop

JAMES PHILLIP COOP , 84 , of Evansville, Illinois, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 in the field on the family farm in Evansville, Illinois.

He was born to the late Edward C. and Elsie T. (nee Pautler) Coop, Sr. on September 7, 1937 in Belleville, Illinois.

James married Mary Kathleen Simpson on April 27, 1968 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ruma, Illinois; she survives.

He had worked at Singer and Wiegmann factories and was a life time farmer.

James was a member of St. Pius V Catholic Church in Walsh, Illinois for 47 years. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface in Evansville, Illinois. James was also a member of the American Legion Post #1172 and a lifetime member of Knights of Columbus #1952 both in Evansville, Illinois. He was also a member of Catholic Knights and Ladies of Belleville. James enjoyed gardening, playing cards, hunting, fishing and trapping. He made his kids and grandkids a priority and loved spending time with them and cheering them on in their sports and activities. He greatly enjoyed his travels with family and friends.

He was a Vietnam Army Veteran and had served in Germany.

Survivors:

Wife:

Mary Kathleen Coop Evansville, IL

4 Children:

James E. (Diane) Coop Lincoln, IL

Jennifer K. (David) Brown Waterloo, IL

Jason C. (Beth) Coop Sparta, IL

Justin M. (Dorothy) Coop Warrenville, IL

Sister-in-law:

Laura M. Coop Sparta, IL

10 Grandchildren:

Andrew, Madelyn, Aidan, Ella, Morgan, Eli, Leah, Natalie, Ryan and Evan

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents and Brother – Edward C. Coop, Jr.

Funeral Mass :

10:00 am, Saturday, June 25, 2022

St. Pius V Catholic Church, Walsh, Illinois

Officiating:

Father Iuvenis Iheme

Interment :

St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery

Ruma, Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday – 8:00 am – 10:00 am

St. Pius V Catholic Church, Walsh, Illinois

Memorials : St. Pius V Catholic Church