Individual Details
Reva J. Coakley
(5 Aug 1915 - 7 Jul 2011)
Reva Coakley was born 5 August 1915 in Washington, Washington County, Iowa, the youngest child of John and Tillie (Kirkpatrick) Coakley. She married on 26 June 1937 in Delavan, Tazewell County, Illinois, to William Clare Black, who was born 13 December 1911 in Smithfield, Fulton County, Illinois, and died 13 July 1992 in Cuba, Lake County, Illinois.
There were three (3) children born of the marriage.
Daily Ledger, Canton, Illinois, Friday, July 8, 2011, Page A 3: CUBA - Reva J. Black, 95, of Heartland Health Care Center in Henry, and formerly of Cuba and Augusta, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday (July 7, 2011) at the care center. Born Aug. 5, 1915, near Washington, Iowa, to John H. and Mary M. (Kirkpatrick) Coakley, she married William C. "Bill" Black on June 26, 1937, at Delavan. He preceded her in death on July 13, 1992. Surviving are two daughters, Karen Schlabach of Glen Ellyn and Diana (Ken) Williamson of Henry; two grandsons, Ron (Ann) Schlabach of Glen Ellyn and John Williamson of Henry; two granddaughters, Lora (Steve) Moynihan of Glen Ellyn and Beth Williamson of St. Charles; and one great-granddaughter, Sara Schlabach of Glen Ellyn. One son, Kenneth William, died at birth in 1944. Most of her life Reva was a homemaker who enjoyed her family and their activities. She served as leader of several youth organizations in which her daughters were involved, including Polly Pigtails and Girl Scouts. She later organized a youth square dance group that performed as a program for many organizations. She loved organizing and holding birthday parties and other celebrations. Reva especially enjoyed sewing and creating clothing for herself, her daughters, and her granddaughters. She loved the challenge of trying to simulate designer clothing that she saw in magazines. Reva was active in her church, where she attended Sunday School and held an office in the women's organizations. She was also active in Federation of Women's Clubs, where she once served as president, and Easter Star, where she enjoyed her honor as a 50-year member. She was also a member of other local organizations, such as Home Bureau and parent teacher organizations, where she also held leadership positions. She developed many friends through those organizations. A fan of many sports, including baseball, especially the Cubs, horse-racing, and ice skating, she was an avid golfer and played as often as she could. She also enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge, with friends. Bill and Reva spent many winters in Florida or Arizona, where they developed many close friendships that Reva cherished until her death. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Henry, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Gavin Finefield will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Cuba Cemetery with Rev. Finefield officiating. Henry-Lange memorial Home in Cuba is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Cuba United Methodist Women in Cuba or the Henry First Presbyterian Church in Henry. Condolences may be made at www.henrylange.com.
There were three (3) children born of the marriage.
Daily Ledger, Canton, Illinois, Friday, July 8, 2011, Page A 3: CUBA - Reva J. Black, 95, of Heartland Health Care Center in Henry, and formerly of Cuba and Augusta, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday (July 7, 2011) at the care center. Born Aug. 5, 1915, near Washington, Iowa, to John H. and Mary M. (Kirkpatrick) Coakley, she married William C. "Bill" Black on June 26, 1937, at Delavan. He preceded her in death on July 13, 1992. Surviving are two daughters, Karen Schlabach of Glen Ellyn and Diana (Ken) Williamson of Henry; two grandsons, Ron (Ann) Schlabach of Glen Ellyn and John Williamson of Henry; two granddaughters, Lora (Steve) Moynihan of Glen Ellyn and Beth Williamson of St. Charles; and one great-granddaughter, Sara Schlabach of Glen Ellyn. One son, Kenneth William, died at birth in 1944. Most of her life Reva was a homemaker who enjoyed her family and their activities. She served as leader of several youth organizations in which her daughters were involved, including Polly Pigtails and Girl Scouts. She later organized a youth square dance group that performed as a program for many organizations. She loved organizing and holding birthday parties and other celebrations. Reva especially enjoyed sewing and creating clothing for herself, her daughters, and her granddaughters. She loved the challenge of trying to simulate designer clothing that she saw in magazines. Reva was active in her church, where she attended Sunday School and held an office in the women's organizations. She was also active in Federation of Women's Clubs, where she once served as president, and Easter Star, where she enjoyed her honor as a 50-year member. She was also a member of other local organizations, such as Home Bureau and parent teacher organizations, where she also held leadership positions. She developed many friends through those organizations. A fan of many sports, including baseball, especially the Cubs, horse-racing, and ice skating, she was an avid golfer and played as often as she could. She also enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge, with friends. Bill and Reva spent many winters in Florida or Arizona, where they developed many close friendships that Reva cherished until her death. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Henry, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Gavin Finefield will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Cuba Cemetery with Rev. Finefield officiating. Henry-Lange memorial Home in Cuba is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to the Cuba United Methodist Women in Cuba or the Henry First Presbyterian Church in Henry. Condolences may be made at www.henrylange.com.
Events
| Birth | 5 Aug 1915 | Washington, Washington Co., Iowa |  | ||
| Residence | 1920 | Age: 4; Age: 4 5/12; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter - Franklin, Washington, Iowa, USA | | ||
| Residence | 1 Jan 1925 | Age: 9; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter - Washington Co., Iowa | | ||
| Residence | 1930 | Age: 14; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter - Bernadotte, Fulton, Illinois, USA | | ||
| Marriage | 26 Jun 1937 | Delavan, Tazewell Co., Illinois - William Clare Black | | ||
| Residence | 1992 | Age: 77 - Cuba, Fulton Co., Illinois | | ||
| Death | 7 Jul 2011 | Henry Co., Illinois | | ||
| Alt name | Reva Coakley | ||||
| Burial | Cuba Cemetery, Cuba, Fulton Co., Illinois | |
Families
| Spouse | William Clare Black (1911 - 1992) |
| Child | Karen Kaylene Black (1938 - ) |
| Child | Kenneth William Black (1944 - 1944) |
| Child | Diana Sue Black (1945 - ) |
| Father | John H. Coakley (1872 - 1959) |
| Mother | Mary Matilda Kirkpatrick (1875 - 1958) |
| Sibling | Fred Coakley (1895 - 1988) |
| Sibling | Ethel Fern Coakley (1897 - 1921) |
| Sibling | Reed J. Coakley (1911 - 2002) |
Endnotes
6. Obituary of William C. Black, The Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, Illinois, Tuesday, July 14, 1992, All Editions, Page D 6.
10. Obituary of Reva J. Black, Daily Ledger, Canton, Illinois, Friday, July 8, 2011, Page A 3.