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COLLETTA J. CUNNINGHAM
Colleta J. Cunnigham, 65, of Leipsic, passed away at 4:46 pm, Friday February 27, 2026 at Bridge Hospice, Findlay. She was born June 7, 1960 in Lima, to the late Patrick F and Evelyn L. (McClish) Kuhbander. On February 24, 1979 she married Vernon Cunningham, who preceded her in death on October 8, 2009.
She is survived by her son: Troy (Jenny) Cunningham of Leipsic, and daughter: Jody (John Martinez) Cunningham, also of Leipsic; 4 grandchildren: Brooklyn, Donavon, Briggs and Bristol Cunningham. Colletta was preceded in death by her brother: Greg Kuhbander, half-brother: Rodney Rummel, and sister: Marla (Butch) Chamberlin.
She loved working in her vegetable garden, watching her grandkids play sports, and hanging out with her favorite daughter, Jody.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic, Ohio. The family requests that those in attendance please where purple in her honor.
Memorial donations may be left to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.loveheitmeyer.com.
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405 E 3rd St, Ottawa, OH 45875
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