Donald William Coop

Donald William Coop, 59, of Prairie City, Illinois, originally of New York, passed away on the morning of Friday, March 8, 2024 at OSF Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois. He was born December 10, 1964. He met his beloved future wife Tylana Marie (Bolt) Coop, originally from London Mills, Illinois, in September of 2001 in Dallas, Texas. They married on April 28, 2002 in Dallas, Texas. They moved back to Illinois in 2006. Don and Tylana were married for almost 22 years. She survives.

He is also survived by his brother Robert (Christine) Coop of New Jersey, and sisters Joan (Robert) Brennan of New Jersey, and Susanne (Mark) Zebro of Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his stepson Jason (Sandra) Snyder of Florida. He is also survived by his sons William (Savanna) Coop and Jonathan Coop from New York and Florida, and their families and loved ones. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Tamra Sue (Steve) Chipman of Good Hope, Illinois and sister-in-law Tina Jo (Randy) Smith of Maquon, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents William R. and Jean Coop of New York and New Jersey and his father-in-law Gerald Leon Bolt of London Mills, Illinois.

During his life, Don worked as a maintenance supervisor and in masonry and construction. He enjoyed traveling and attending music concerts with his wife, crafting, clowning, cooking, and gardening. Don enjoyed traveling in Mexico when he was younger. He often enjoyed playing his guitars, helping his friends, and watching old episodes of Columbo. He loved his cats Snuggles, Pepper, Maverick (Boo Boo), and Mystery (Fluffy). He enjoyed talking with his favorite neighbor and friend, Michael Rouse of Prairie City, Illinois.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Donations toward his final expenses can be made to Sedgwick Funeral Homes and Crematory of Canton, Illinois. A celebration of life for family and friends will take place at the Prairie City Community Center on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11 am.