Draper O. Bollan

Draper O. Bollan obituary, Bensenville, IL

Draper O. Bollan

Draper Bollan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Geils Funeral Home - Bensensville on Dec. 29, 2023.
Draper O. Bollan, 104, of Bensenville, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 27, 2023. She was born in Stewart, Mississippi on November 29, 1919. Draper was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending her time sewing beautiful handmade quilts, cooking delicious meals and canning veggies. Everyone who knew Draper knew of her love for her children and how she put them first before herself. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She truly made a house a home! Draper will be missed sorely by all who knew and loved her.
Draper is survived by her loving daughters: Barbara (Chuck) Christensen, Brenda (Larry) Rostis and Donna Lyn Salley; Dearest grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Along with many loving family members and friends.
She is preceded in death by her beloved daughters: Wanda Fay and Pamela Kay.
Private interment. Arrangements handled by Geils Funeral Home. For information, please call: (630) 766-3232.
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