Bill Coleman

Bill Coleman, 70, of Gilman, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, May 3, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born on March 3, 1954, at a military base in England. He proudly served in the U. S. Army in Panama from 1971 through 1974. Bill was a traveler and explorer, visiting places all over the United States. Finally settling down in Chico, California for many years, eventually moving closer to family in Michigan, and living his final days with his daughter in Gilman, Illinois. Bill was an avid gardener, who loved flowers, bird watching, fishing, camping, being outdoors, traveling, and woodworking. Bill is survived by his 5 children, Melissa Coleman of Rockford, Illinois, Chris Coleman of Rockford, Illinois, Ben Coleman of Angola, Indiana, Meagan Coleman of Grand Junction, Michigan, Jennifer Coleman of Gilman, Illinois.; more than 7 grandchildren including, Jayden Coleman, Nathan Coleman, Lily McFarland, Tristin Thompson, Camden Thompson, Mia Coleman, and Shyanne Coleman. William loved flowers so much, if anyone would like to send flowers it would mean a lot to the family. Flowers can be sent to 414 S. Maple Street, in Gilman, IL.