Steve Cohoon

Steve Cohoon, 79, of Oblong, IL, died Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born June 20, 1939 in Yale, IL, the son of Elmer & Gertie Opal (Frost) Cohoon, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Helen Maggot on September 18, 1969, and they were married for 44 years before she preceded him in death on January 1, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Pearl Cohoon, Clara Hjertquist; by his brothers, Francis Cohoon, George Cohoon, and Floyd “Bill” Cohoon, who passed in February of this year. Steve grew up in the Yale, IL and the Hammond, IN area before graduating high school in Hammond. He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army from 1962-1964 before being discharged as a Specialist E-4. Back home in Hammond, he worked as a book binder for Rand McNally for 30 years. Away from work, he could often be found with a fishing pole in hand. His love of fishing brought him to Wisconsin nearly every summer, where he would simply fish and enjoy nature for a couple weeks. He will long be remembered as a compassionate, loving man whose sincerity and generosity will never be forgotten in the hearts of those who knew him. Though he and Helen were never blessed with children, Steve treated his nieces and nephews like they were his own, and they survive: Carl & Rose Cohoon, Chris & Karen Cohoon, and Sharon & Jeff Cullivan; as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Priscilla Cohoon. A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 23rd at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Robinson. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday with Celebrant Curt Goodwine officiating the service. Burial will follow at the Yale Cemetery in Yale, IL. In honor of his love of dogs, memorial contributions may be made to the Crawford County Humane Society. Memorials may also be made to the American Heart Association. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home.