Obituary of Christopher James Coyle

Christopher “Bubs” James Coyle, 61, of Vernon Hills, passed away Aug 5, 2024 at Advocate Condell Med. Ctr. Chris was born in Chicago to John and Ann (nee O’Shaughnessy) Coyle. He was raised with his eight siblings in Wilmette and graduated from New Trier High School. After attending Northern Michigan University Chris went on to a long successful career as a security systems builder for nursing homes and hospitals throughout the country. He proudly installed work at the Northwestern Dyke Stadium and even worked internationally in Canada and Mexico keeping to his highest standards regardless of the job. He loved his dogs Buffett and Sadie. Chris was a lifelong outdoorsman which originated with his time in the Scouts receiving the rank of Life. He later became a troop leader of Troop 17 in Northfield from 2006 – 2017 where he received the Order of the Arrow. He mentored many scouts on their way to receive their Eagle Scout badge.  He cherished his time at the Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation in Wisconsin from his time as a child to an adult. He loved taking his camper “Tiki Hut” around the country with his friends and dogs. He was an accomplished scuba diver and has amazing photos of his underwater adventures. Chris is remembered for his tech and Mr. Fixit capabilities, he had a tool (or maybe two?) for anything. He was a lifelong Bears and Cubs fan and cherished his time going to Wrigley Field. He had the spirit of a kid and a giant heart for his nieces and nephews and will be dearly missed.    

Chris is survived by his siblings Leslie (Gary) Lorenz parents to Mark and John, Laura (Charlie) Coyle, Bill (Sue) Coyle parents to Maddie, Minnie (Noel) Follrath parents to Katie, Meghan (Al) parents to Oliver, Penn, and Fitz & JB, Mara Coyle (Joel Hedland) parents to Nils and Leo (Phoebe) Darla, Shaun (Linda) parents to Caroline and Joe & Liza (Joel) Murray parents to Hank, Gus, Louie and Annie.

Chris is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Sarah (Victor) Delgado.

Visitation for Chris will held from 1:00-3:30 PM on Sunday Aug 25^th at McMurrough Funeral Chapel, 101 Park Pl, Libertyville where there will be a service at 3:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Camp W6500 Spring Lake Road, Pearson, WI 54462  or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org       In keeping with Chris’s love for Jimmy Buffett, it is requested that you wear your favorite Hawaiian beach attire. Funeral info (847) 362-2626. Please sign the guestbook at libertyvillefuneralhome.com