Colleen Niederbrach's Obituary
Eunice “Colleen” Trent Niederbrach, 95, of Forsyth, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Colleen was born February 8, 1921, in Decatur, IL to Paul and Irene (Gepford) Olive. She worked in the classified department at the Herald & Review Newspaper. She married William V. Trent in 1941, in Decatur, IL. He passed away July 6, 1962. She later married Robert W. Niederbrach in 1969, in Decatur, IL. He passed away May 16, 2009. Colleen was a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church in Decatur, IL.
Colleen had two sons, Thomas (Laurel) Trent of San Francisco, CA and David Trent of Davey, FL; step-son, John Niederbrach of Decatur, IL; step-daughter, Jackie (Stuart) Sellers of Decatur, IL; three grandchildren, Emily (Rob) Cook of Decatur, IL, Joel (Alli) Sellers of Columbus, OH and Jill (Keith) Adams of Wildwood, MO; six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, William; her second husband, Robert and one brother, Dale Olive.
The family will be hosting a celebration of life for Colleen Niederbrach on February 11, 2017. Memorials may be directed to Grace United Methodist Church in Decatur, IL.
The family of Colleen Niederbrach is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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