Glen K. Coyle

glen coyle

       Glen K. Coyle, 58, of Princeton, Illinois passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.

          Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

          Glen was born February 4, 1963 in Elmhurst, Illinois the son of Glen V. and Patricia (Pasquinelli) Pantke. When he turned 18 he took his step-father, Ron Coyle's, last name.

          He married Colleen Holtz in Princeton, Illinois on June 25, 2011.  She survives in Princeton.

          He is also survived by one son, Joshua (Christina Smith) Coyle of Manlius, Illinois; two daughters: Melissa (Hank) Richardson of Macomb, Illinois and Krystina (Anthony Starkey) Freehill of Lake Holiday, Illinois; 8 grandchildren: Elle Richardson, Callie, Cora, and Claire Coyle, Rhiley Pinter, Emalie Freehill, Max Freehill, and Abigail Starkey; 2 siblings: Carol Bennett of Marsailles, Illinois and Christopher (Laura) Coyle of Westmont, Illinois; one nephew: Brian Bennett and his daughter, Tyler Bennett; 3 nieces, Zohanna Coyle, Emily, and Natalie Bliss.

          He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father.  

           Glen graduated from Hinsdale Central High School with the Class of 1981.

          He started out owning a Union 76 in Western Springs, IL and then he moved to the country. He started his own company Coyle Services in Princeton which later expanded to Coyle Truck and Automotive.

          Glen enjoyed mechanics, woodworking, collecting guns, working on his property, and raising farm animals. He loved spending time with all of his grandchildren, especially his get-togethers with Elle, Callie, Cora, and Claire. He was thrilled the day the recreational use of marijuana became legal in Illinois.

          Memorials may be directed to the family.  Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.

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  1. One of a kind Glen was…if you were his friend there was nothing he wouldn’t do for you. Always there…no questions asked. He will be deeply missed by many, and I’m one of them. RIP my friend…see you on the other side.

  2. I am so sorry to here this. Glen was my cousin. We didn’t see each other often but I have some good memories of times in the summers not that long ago. Rest In Peace.

  3. Josh, Kristina, Melissa,I am so sorry for the pain you feel at this time. It is a major loss in a family. You carry with you part of him. My condolences to all.

  4. I’m so sorry to hear of Glen passing. Know that we are thinking of you during this sad time. Dealt with glen many years and I still remember when he had found you Colleen that he was so happy!

  5. Colleen, my heart is just breaking for you and your family. Our deepest sympathies and hugs and prayers

  6. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I’ve known Glen and Colleen for a few years now. They are truly good people. Glen will be missed.

  7. I was so sorry to hear of Glen’s passing. I knew him well growing up in Westmont. We are the same age, and went to the same grade school and junior high (Maerker and Westview), and played baseball together in the Westmont little league and Babe Ruth leagues. He was always happy, smiling and having a good time. I can still hear his voice in my head calling to me, “Willie, Willie, Willie”. 🙂 We lost touch in high school, but I’ll always remember him being a good guy.

  8. Glen was a special person, as is Colleen, to many of us.
    My brother, Dan Ziegler always told me to go see Glen if I had car problems. In August of 2020 I did just that. Dan was right. Glen solved my car problems right away & Colleen had me smiling as I drove off.
    I’m grateful Dan & Glen can now continue their friendship. I really miss them both.

    They are in Good Hands now.


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