Mark C. Coultas Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mark C. Coultas, 53, of Springfield passed away, Friday Dec. 19, 2014 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born Sept. 8, 1961 in Jacksonville, the son of Lloyd and Maxine Gregory Coultas. Surviving is his mother, Maxine Coultas of Jacksonville; siblings, Connie (Don) Houser of Springfield, Tina (Jeremy) Brown, Raquel (Mike) Moore, Phyllis (Gerald "Bert") Evans and Lawrence (Sherry) Coultas all of Winchester. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd “Weary” Coultas. After high school Mark became a Licensed Practical Nurse. Later he attended Western Illinois University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Education with a minor in Vocal Music Education. He also received a Master of Science Degree in Public Health Education. Mark spent many years working in the health field. Most recently he was employed at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield as a Patient Access Services Educator. Mark enjoyed being active in theatrical performances. Whether it be as stage hand, performer or director. He also enjoyed music, especially the score from musicals. Mark was a loving son and brother and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his nieces and nephews. Mark always enjoyed a good practical joke and was quick with a laugh. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wed. Dec. 24, 2014 at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Winchester with internment at the Winchester City Cemetery. Family will greet friends Tues. from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Louis University Hospital for Liver research or to the Springfield Theater Guild.

Mark C. Coultas

September 8, 1961 - December 19, 2014