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Mary Colgan Obituary
Age 97 - Apr 25, 2012
"We knew an Angel and we loved her."
Preceded in death by her husband Joseph Patrick; parents, Michael Anthony and Christie Cecelia (Mann) Laughlin; brothers, Robert and Daniel "Ed" Laughlin; sisters, Margaret "Peg" Leslie, Ruth Eileen Laughlin. Survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Nancy Colgan, Jim and Ann Colgan, Richard and Cathleen Colgan, Dennis and Kay Colgan, Dr. Daniel and Mary Jo Colgan; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and John Dervin, Janice and Dr. Bernard Judy, Mary Lou and Mike Feilmeier; sister Frances and husband John Tobin; sister-in-law Patricia Laughlin; 24 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren.
FUNERAL MASS Monday 11am, New Cassel Retirement Center, 900 North 90th St. VISITATION Sunday 4:30-6pm, with a Wake Service at 6pm at the Funeral Home. Memorials to Holy Name school or New Cassel Foundation. WESTLAWN-HILLCREST
Memorial Park Funeral Home
5701 Center Street 402-556-2500
www.westlawnhillcrest.com
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Jane Tanner
May 2, 2012
My sincere sympathy to all the Colgans and Laughlins. I fondly remember Mrs. and Mr. Colgan from my teen years. They were always kind and gracious. She will be missed by many.
Jackie RN
May 2, 2012
I enjoyed Mary so much when I cared for her in Valley , she will be dearly missed.
April 30, 2012
We send our sincere condolences to our childhood friends and neighbors.
Donna Schaffart Johnson
Mary Ann Schaffart Peterson
Mrs. Joseph Schaffart
April 29, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the whole Colgan family. We are unable to attend the funeral, but would like to get in touch with someone in your family who is interested in family history. My father was raised by your grandparents, Mary McDermott and James Patrick Colgan, until the age of 5. You can reach us through our email address. Again, we are very sorry for your loss.
Mike and Connie Rasmussen
Kay Ponec
April 27, 2012
My condolences to the Colgan family. I worked with Mary at the Corps of Engineers many years ago. She was a Great Lady.
Shirli (Hundelt) Edwards
April 27, 2012
My sincere condolences to Kathy & John Dervin, & all the Colgan family, whom I remember well from my childhood days at Holy Name. Take courage & know that others care.
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