Colleen K. Otto, 83, of Lewistown, passed away at 6:41 PM on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Graham Hospital. She was born on September 13, 1937 in Havana, IL to Calvin and Mabel (Lippert) Pierson. She married Frankey D. Otto on August 30, 1984 in Havana, IL. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2019. She always said it was the best 35 years of her life.
Colleen was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jim “Cookie” Cook; one great-grandchild; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Wilber Pierson and Charles “Butch” Lippert; two sister, Shirley Kelly and Dixie Watkins; and two infant siblings.
Surviving are five children, Chuch (Lisa) Otto of Pekin, Jeannie (Ron) Baughman of Smithfield, Lila Putman of Bryant, Bobby (Bob) Hall of Lewistown, and Ida (Terry) McBride of Bryant; fourteen grandchildren, Tonya Thompson, Billy Davison, Donna Hebb, James Putman, Brandy Hough, Dennis Monn Jr., Heather Monn, Gina Cook, Tiffany McBride, Terrance McBride, Danny Cook, Jaimee Cook, Ryan Otto, and Andrew Otto; 20 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Larry “Buck” Pierson of Havana and Donald Lippert of Peoria; and two sisters, Loretta Hurt of Havana and Sharon Richardson of Bath.
Colleen worked as a nurses aid at the Lewistown Claratona Nursing Home and Sunset Nursing Home in Canton and also worked in the kitchen at Mason District Hospital in Havana. She loved her square dancing with Frank, some of her grandchildren loved to watch them and dress up in her dresses. Colleen and Frank started camping years ago and they both loved it. Colleen loved to travel, she could ride for miles and always entertained her family with stories from her life. She loved going to the casino and gambling, playing cards, yard sales, and sitting down with a good book and relaxing. Most importantly Colleen enjoyed her life and loved her family.
Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, IL. Burial of ashes will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown, IL. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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