Michael Lane Coleman, 74 of Granite City passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Michael was born on September 9, 1945 in East St. Louis; the son of the late Troy and Beatrice (McAnally) Coleman. Michael was an Engineering Head Hunter and a member of the Edwardsville Masonic Lodge #99. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and loved to spend time with his family. Michael was a true Christian man who loved the Lord and set an example for those who knew him. Michael will be remembered for the love of his family and all the special times they shared together.
Michael is survived by and will be missed by his wife; Sandra (Montague) Coleman, whom he married on June 26, 1965; children, Tracey (Ron) Buente of Troy, IL, Michael (Melissa) Coleman II of South Haven, MS, Carrie (Eric) Brase of Edwardsville, IL, Mark (Jessica) Coleman of Troy, IL, Jamie Coleman of Granite City, IL, Aimee (Jeff) Covington of East Alton, IL; grandchildren, Blaine, Austin, Madison, Taylor, Michael III, Megan, Alyssa, Alexandria, Mark II, Ethan, Jeremy, Anna, Dolce, Jeffrey, Stephen, Allie; sisters-in-law, Susan Blackshere, Evelyn Coleman, Mary Lou Coleman; brother-in-law, Michael Montague and many other close family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brothers; William Coleman, Ronald Coleman and Lawrence Coleman.
In celebration of Michael’s life, visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with funeral services being held at 7:00 p.m. at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon. Memorial donations are suggested to Shriner’s Hospital or St. Jude Childrens Hospital.
