Coupland, Dean

Coupland DeanDean Coupland, 86 of East Galesburg, died at 8:20 A.M., Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois. 

He was born on March 18, 1928 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Walter and Mable Hixson Coupland. He attended and graduated from Galesburg High School.  He married Joan L. Lufkin on November 3, 1950 in Galesburg, Illinois. She preceded him in death on February 10, 2007. He then married Daisy R. Redden on June 3, 2008 in Galesburg, Illinois. She preceded him in death on May 7, 2010.

Surviving are his sisters: Gladis Snow of Galesburg, Illinois and Lois Lupinski of Luzerne, Pennsylvania; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives and one sister, Ruth.

He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church in Galesburg, Illinois. He worked for OMC and Gale Products in Galesburg, Illinois. He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1957.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., at the Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Illinois, with military rites conducted by the Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post Honor Guard 285.  Rev. Chris Nissley will officiate. Inurnment will be at the Knoxville Cemetery, Knoxville, Illinois. Memorials may be made the Harmony Baptist Church in Galesburg, Illinois. On-line condolences or sympathy cards may be sent to www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com

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