Service Information
Margaret “Colleen” Lanners, age 60, of Hector, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. at CrossPoint Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Margaret “Colleen” Lanners was born on May 26, 1965, in Hinsdale, Illinois. She was the daughter of Dan and Margaret “Peggy” (Smith) McGowan, Sr.
Colleen enjoyed fishing, camping, and playing cards. She and her daughter, Lizzy, loved traveling to festivals to sell leather goods while taking in concerts. Colleen was masterful at crocheting, making and gifting many items for family and friends.
Colleen was a mother figure to many, a dearest friend, and Best Grammy Ever! Her kindness and attention to others was above and beyond. She will always be remembered and sorely missed.
Blessed be her memory.
Colleen is survived by her:
Daughter, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Chau and her husband, My and their daughters, Mia, Mylee, and Mercedes;
Brothers, Dan (Laurie) McGowan, Jr. and Brian McGowan;
Many other relatives and friends.
Colleen is preceded in death by her Parents, Dan and Margaret “Peggy” McGowan, Sr.; Brother, Kevin McGowan; Sister, Heather Marie McGowan; Partner, David James Lanners, Sr.
Mike Peach says
You will be missed Colleen! Prayers for you and your family.
Kenny Chau says
Sending prayers for adolescents to your family and loved ones!