Colleen Newell (1947 -2016)
Colleen Therese Newell, of Rockford, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 13, 2016. Born May 22, 1947, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Joseph and Virginia (Mooney) Noble. Colleen attended Muldoon High School before graduating from West High School in 1965. She was employed by a credit union upon graduating and later married Jodie Newell in 1967. Colleen enjoyed reading, flower gardening, music and raising her two children, her life's center. She was later employed as a domestic worker providing in home care to the elderly, babysitting and cleaning homes. She is remembered by family members as putting herself before others. Colleen was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Survivors include: daughter Nicole (Paris Catlin) Newell; son John Newell ( both in Rockford). Three sisters: Cathy Wievel (Stevens Point, WI.); Shannon (Joseph) Girardi (Scottsdale, AZ.); Kelly (Don) Aanrud (Amherst Jct. WI.) and one brother Casey (Kerri) Noble (Loveland, CO.) Three grandchildren: Jalen, Adrian and Christian Newell (Rockford). Several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be announced by the family at a later date. Grace Funeral & Cremation Services assisted the family. Share a memory or condolence at www.graceFH.com .