A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment will be at Fenton Cemetery in Fenton, IL. A memorial has been established.
Colleen was born September 21, 1954, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Edwin C. and Harriett M. (Bielema) Schroeder. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1972 graduate of Morrison High School. On August 7, 1982, she married Aldy A. Skarin in Fenton. They shared 28 years of marriage before his passing on May 22, 2011. Colleen was employed at Drives Inc. and Fulton Corp., both in Fulton, IL, as well as Clinton Harley Davidson in Clinton, IA. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and H.O.G. (Harleys Owner Group). She enjoyed bowling and fishing. Above all, Colleen cherished the time she spent with her family and friends, who meant the most to her.
Survivors include one daughter, Shae (Chad) Ernst of Norwalk, IA; one son, Jeremy Schroeder of Sterling, IL; one grandson, Nate (Kimberly) Kirts; two great-grandchildren, William and Erika; one sister, Leah (Gary) Gerhard of Midland, TX; two brothers, Stephan (Nancy) Schroeder of Mandan, ND and Harlan (Pam) Schroeder of Morrison, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Aldy; one brother, Jerrold E. Schroeder; one nephew, Matthew Gerhard.
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