Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home - Wilmington

97 West Locust Street

Wilmington, Ohio

Colleen Montanus Obituary

MONTANUS, Colleen Colleen Montanus, age 75, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at her home with her family by her side. She was born April 3, 1945, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert James Jordan and Irene Ellen (Maddux) Jordan. Colleen was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic Church and had worked as a nurse for over 30 years. Surviving are husband, David B. Montanus, whom she married April 22, 1967; four sons, Stephen S. Montanus, Marc P. (Farida) Montanus, Christopher P. (Danielle) Montanus, and Drew J. (Katharine) Montanus. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Kiana, James, Edward, William, Madeleine, Annie and Ella, and a great-grandson, Lucas. Other survivors include three brothers, R. Timothy, Robert P. and Michael K. Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Columbkille Catholic Church 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 2020, with Rev. Michael Holloran officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Springfield, Ohio. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and masks are requested. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). The Fisher- Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington, is serving the family. To sign the online guest book, go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 2, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Colleen Montanus

Sponsored by Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home - Wilmington.

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

David Borne

September 3, 2020

She was a great lady who raised a great family and was so sweet and loving to everyone she ever met. A true class act. Sending all of our love and deepest condolences to the whole Montanus family. From Jack, Gillian, Elise and David Borne and all of your Lexington friends

Larry

September 1, 2020

David and family,
We are so sorry for your loss!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Larry and Deanna Lyons

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in Colleen Montanus's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Colleen Montanus

Sep

3

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Columbkille Catholic Church

OH

Sep

3

Interment

Calvary Catholic Cemetery

Springfield, OH

Funeral services provided by:

Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home - Wilmington

97 West Locust Street, Wilmington, OH 45177

How to support Colleen's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Colleen Montanus's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more