Leslie Cottrell Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leslie Cottrell of Mattoon, Illinois, who passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leslie Cottrell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Glover Rex and Nancy Marie Stroud Cottrell. He is survived by: his wife Diane C. Wachter; his sons, Greg Cottrell (Cindy) of Bethany and Laurie Glenn-Upton (Scott) of Farmer City, Illinois; his grandchildren, Shelby Rogers (Steven) of Lake City, Cody Cottrell (Jessica Iberg) of Decatur, Ashley Chapman (Bill) of Macon, Katie Glenn of Bloomington, Summer Glenn of Chicago, Miles Upton of Urbana, Austin Upton (Amanda) of St. Joseph and Justin Upton (Julian) of Philo; his great grandchildren, Carman Chapman, Mason Green, River Upton, Steven Rogers and Samuel Rogers; and his brother Kenneth Cottrell.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital.