Joseph P. “Joe” Coleman, 57, of Lewistown died at 8:50 p.m. July 9, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.Joseph P. “Joe” Coleman, 57, of Lewistown died at 8:50 p.m. July 9, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born July 5, 1963, in Macomb, a son of Lawrence and Lois E. Burgard Coleman.
Surviving are his mother, Lois Gorsage of Canton; three brothers, Terry (and Liz) Coleman of Loves Park, Donald (and Michelle) Gorsage of Canton and Robert Gorsage of Lewistown; one sister, Patti (and Aaron) Oest of Lewistown; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, and stepfather, Donald Gorsage.
He worked at the former Goodman Sawmill in Lewistown for many years. He was a graduate of Lewistown High School. During high school he was named an All-State Basketball Player, and also was the MVP at the Macomb and Fulton County Basketball tournaments.
A visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown. A private family graveside service and burial will be held Monday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown with Reverend Larry Wright officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Lewistown Rescue Squad.
To view his life tribute video or to send condolences, visit henrylange.com.
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