Service Information
Colleen K. Fitzloff, age 71, of Burnsville, formerly Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Havenwood Senior Living in Burnsville.
Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment in the Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral chapel.
Obituary
Colleen Kay Fitzloff was born on September 30, 1949, in Breckenridge, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Earl and Fern Fitzloff. Colleen was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township, McLeod County, Minnesota, and was a lifetime member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Colleen graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1967 and then went on to Northwestern Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis where she graduated and became a Registered Nurse in 1970.
Colleen worked a few places but landed back in Hutchinson at the Hutchinson Health Mental Health Unit in 1980. She was such a kind, generous, compassionate, and loving RN until retirement in 2010.
Colleen loved gardening, going to arts and crafts fairs, shopping at antique and unique shops of all kinds. She had amazing collections of pottery, jewelry, baskets and so much more. Her holiday collections were incredible! Colleen also loved to travel and did a lot of it when younger. She also loved spending as much time as possible with her nephews and niece, especially the years at Lake Washington where Fern and Earl had a home. Another of her favorite things to do was attend her nephew’s and niece’s sports activities whenever possible. She was an amazing Aunt!
In February of 2020, when Colleen needed assistance with daily care and household affairs, she moved to Havenwood of Burnsville, an assisted living facility. She passed away there on November 26, 2020, at the age of 71. Blessed be her memory.
Colleen is survived by her:
Siblings, Gregory Fitzloff and his wife, Faith of Leesburg, IN,
Steven Fitzloff and his wife, Deb of Mankato, MN,
Sue Fitzloff and her husband, Keith Nordeen of Roseville, MN,
Brenda Harper of Bloomington, MN,
Roger Fitzloff and his wife, Sheri of Isanti, MN;
five nephews, a niece, 5 grand nephews and 2 grand nieces.
Colleen is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Fern Fitzloff.
Due to the Covid pandemic, we will have a memorial service in the Spring of 2021.
Memorials can be sent to the Hutchinson Health Mental Health Unit, Hutchinson Health Auxiliary, or any mental health organization of your choice.
Carol Olson says
I wish we could be close to share memories and hugs. May you all feel God’s love and comfort as you walk this grief journey once again. Carol
Mary Berger says
Steve and Deb we are sorry to see your sister past. Heartfelt sympathy to you.
Dave and Mary Berger
Elise Smith says
I was so blessed to work with Colleen on the mental health unit at HAHC. Just as you shared, Colleen was such a kind and caring nurse, and I know she touched many people’s lives in the care she provided. I’m grateful to have known her. Prayers of comfort and peace to you!
Sandy Clemenson Hanneman says
I am a former classmate of Colleen’s. While you all remember the woman she became, I recall the girl she once was.
Colleen was sweet, pretty, and whip smart. While you may miss her now that she has walked on, celebrate her for a life well lived.
Sandy
Penny Wachlarowicz says
Colleen taught me so much when I started working as a nurse in the mental health unit. She was a superb mental health nurse who imparted a great deal of knowledge to the staff and the patients. I will always be thankful for her guidance.
Brad Knutson says
To all the Fitzloff siblings and family members:
We are saddened to hear of the passing of your sister Colleen. I am disheartened that I didn’t get around to visiting with her this past summer after learning she had moved to Burnsville where I worked with the post office. Dad had heard the news, and let us know. Colleen had been so thoughtful in dealing with mom and dad over the past 20 years.
As suggested, a memorial donation will be made to the Hutchinson Health Mental Health Unit in Colleen’s honor.
Jim, Brad, and Tim Knutson.
Coleen Johnson says
To all the Fitzloff siblings and family members:
I was able to know Colleen for a short while when her parents (I believe) resided at Harmony River, and then Colleen was at Harmony River for a short while. I am saddened to hear of her passing. The little while that I knew her was like finding a wonderful friend. I was so blessed to have known her, even though it was only a short while.
Coleen Johnson LPN
Denise C Hentges says
To the Fitzloff family,
Colleen was a very dear and special friend to me. Kind and loving to everyone, and a great mental health nurse. She loved to share photos and talk about her nieces and nephews, and was very devoted to Fern and Earl. My deepest sympathy on your loss. Blessed be her memory. A donation has been made to NAMI Minnesota in her memory.
Denise Hentges