Joan M. MacLelland
April 18, 1948 — November 12, 2025
Joan M. MacLelland, nee Coxhead, age 77, beloved wife for 37 years to the late James F. “Jim” MacLelland (2013). Loving mother of Laura Coyle, John (Wendy) Coyle and James (Nicole) MacLelland. Cherished grandmother of Sheryl (Paul), Sonny, Reid (Tessa), Gavin, Bennett, Harrison and Dominik. Devoted daughter of the late Ernest and Mary R. (nee Mowatt) Coxhead. Dearest sister of Mary (Harry) Coyle, George (Bonnie) Coxhead and Grace (late Gordon) Yost. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Joan was a foster mom to over 60 children.
Visitation Monday, November 17, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Moody Bible Institute, 820 N. LaSalle Blvd., Chicago, IL 60610 are appreciated. To donate online, please visit the link below.
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Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory
Visitation Monday, November 17, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL.
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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Interment private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
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