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Marlene Colloton Obituary

MARLENE A. COLLOTON, 76 ROCKFORD - Marlene A. Colloton, 76, Rockford, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at OSF St; Anthony Medical Center. She was born July 8, 1938, in Rockford, the daughter of Kenneth and Verna (Johnson) Raymer. Marlene married Edward "Ned" Colloton at St. Edward Catholic Church on January 31, 1959. She was a stenographer at Atwood Vacuum for many years. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. Marlene loved spending time with her family. Survived by her loving husband, Ned; her children, Douglas Colloton of Rockford, Diane (Kenneth) Slaughter of St. Charles, MO., Cathleen Colloton of St. Charles, MO, and Lisa (Daniel) Smith of Elkhorn, WI; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; her brother, Gary (Sally) Raymer of Rockford; and 1 nephew. Predeceased by her parents. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Edward Catholic Church, 3004 11th St. Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2015.

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Barb and Mark Mara

June 23, 2015

Sorry for your loss Diane. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.

Juanetta Jones

June 14, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May God bring you and your family comfort Cathy. God Bless you.

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