Jack Phillip Trexler Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2025 in Cobden, Illinois

Jack Phillip Trexler Jr.

October 25, 1968 - July 13, 2025 (56 years old)

Cobden, Illinois

Jack Phillip Trexler Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 13, 2025 in Cobden, Illinois

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Pettett Funeral Home

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Jack Phillip Trexler Jr.

October 25, 1968 - July 13, 2025 (56 years old)

Cobden, Illinois

Jack Phillip Trexler Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Jack Phillip Trexler Jr. of Cobden, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 13, 2025 at the age of 56. Jack Phillip touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jack Phillip Trexler Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Phillip Sr. and Virginia Joyce Trexler (Wills); his stepfather Jerry Harrington; his grandparents, Gilbert, Clarice Wills, Ida and Preach Trexler; his siblings, Bobby Coats and Susan Coats; and his aunts and uncles, Harry Wills, Jim Wills, Howell Wills, Johnny Trexler, Ralph Draper, Margie Trexler, Dorothy Trexler-Draper and Evelyn Trexler.

He is survived by: his brothers, Mike Trexler (Jenny) and Mark Trexler; his sister-in-law Vicki Coats; his aunts and uncles, Donna Coats Martin (Jack), Diane Wills, Elaine Wills, Edgar Trexler (Berta) and Ron Wills; and his siblings' children, Mikaela Beth Trexler-Marshall (Jeremy), Tasha Nichole Trexler, Lorie Trexler, David Coats (Megan) and Daniel Coats. He is also survived by many cousins, extended family, and friends.

A celebration of life was held on Sunday, July 27th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Anna Moose Lodge (327 S Main St, Anna, IL 62906).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude, memorial contributions be made to the Carbondale Warming Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pettett Funeral Home



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July 27

Celebration of life

Anna Moose Lodge
327 S Main St, Anna, IL 62906

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July 19, 2025

Joseph Benson wrote a sympathy message

“Jacks quirky Don Rickles comedic style will be missed. Being at the barn years ago listening to Jack and Tish sing Conway and Loretta Lynn was priceless and painful. What he lacked in musical grace Jack made up for with enthusiasm. God Bless.”


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July 18, 2025

Sarah Buila wrote a sympathy message

“I'm deeply saddened to hear of Jack's passing. He was one of my most memorable students and then one of my most reliable colleagues. I knew he had the heart to be an amazing social worker and he definitely was. I am grateful to have known him all these years and he will be missed. Sarah Dobie”


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