Theresa Margaret "Marge" Collett's Obituary
Theresa Margaret Collett, 92, of Decatur, IL passed away peacefully at her residence on November 5, 2019.
Marge was born, May 17, 1927 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Brown) Clark. She married Delmer Collett on July 8, 1945 in Stonington, IL.
Marge had worked for the Hi-Flyer Kite company from 1965 until its closing and then for Taylor Pharmaceutical until her retirement. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle. Marge was an avid #1 Cubs fan. She also loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Surviving are her children, Judy Mathis of LaGrange, GA, Connie Mathis (Gary) of Decatur, IL, Steve Collett (Sandy) of Decatur, IL, Mary Jo Weger of Decatur, IL; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delmer; son, Mark Collett; 2 sons-in-law; 1 daughter-in-law; 1 brother, and 3 sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM, Friday, November 8, 2019 at St. Thomas the Apostle. Visitation will be from 10 – 11 AM at the church. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery.
Memorials: St. Thomas the Apostle or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
The Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Marge. Condolences may be left to her family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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