Jack Eddy Mokena, Illinois Obituary: Reported Death of Former Rich South Coach Remains Unconfirmed
A report published online on November 12, 2026, claims that former coach Jack Eddy, associated with Rich South and Lincoln-Way East in Illinois, has died. However, the reported passing has not been independently confirmed.
Eddy is described in the article as a dedicated football and wrestling coach whose influence extended beyond the playing field. The report refers to a former athlete’s tribute, remembering him as a teacher, mentor and influential figure in the lives of young athletes.
A Documented Coaching Career
Public records identify a coach named Jack Eddy whose professional history closely matches the description in the article.
A Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 document describes Eddy as having worked with students and athletes for more than 30 years. It notes that he joined Lincoln-Way in 2007 after working in the Rich Township District, where he became associated with the Lincoln-Way East community through his work in education and athletics.
Historical Illinois high school football records also list him among Lincoln-Way East’s assistant coaches. A 2020 newspaper report further identifies him as a coach with experience at Lincoln-Way East and other Illinois programmes.
These records help establish the coaching background associated with the name, but they do not confirm the recent death claim.
Awaiting Confirmation
The online report does not provide a date of death, age, family announcement, funeral-home notice or official statement from the school district.
Until confirmation is available from the family, a funeral home, the school district or another reliable source, the reported passing should not be presented as established fact.
The privacy of Jack Eddy’s family, former students and colleagues should be respected. Any memorial or funeral arrangements should be included only when confirmed by an authorised source.
This article may be updated if reliable information becomes available.