Theodore "Ted" B. Coleman

Theodore “Ted” B. Coleman, age 71 of Mount Carroll, Illinois, died on Monday, January 21, 2013 at his home. A private family gathering will be held on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. Burial will take place in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
Ted was born on February 17, 1941, the son of Fred E. and Lila E. (Messinger) Coleman in Savanna, Illinois. He attended Mount Carroll High School and graduated with the Class of 1961. Ted married Marie D. Gable on April 29, 1962 and was later married to Juanita B. Rodenburg on May 27, 1967 in Mount Carroll. Juanita died on July 4, 2012 in Freeport, Illinois.
Ted worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation, maintaining roads for over twenty-five years. In his younger years, Ted worked at the A&P and the movie theater in Mount Carroll. He was a member of the Mason’s and formerly served on the Mount Carroll City Council. Ted treasured spending time with his wife, Juanita, especially while traveling out West. Ted also enjoyed gambling and spending time with his dog, peaches. Most of all, he cherished spending time with his family and friends.
Ted will be dearly missed by three children, Ted (Teresa Davis) Coleman of Chadwick, Illinois, Gwen (Daryld) Gahm of Mount Carroll and Chris (Charlie) Mason of Mount Carroll; eight grandchildren, Shanna (Ryan) Bess, Ashlynn (Joe) Roman and Theron Mason, Tel Fehlhafer and Tyrel (Jeanette) Fehlhafer, Casey Coleman, Benjamin (Jennifer Dempsey) Coleman and Nikki Davis; six great grandchildren; a special friend, Eleanor Eisfeller and his caregiver, Maryann Meador.
Ted was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita and one brother, Fred L. Coleman.