Mary A. Colwell Obituary
The passing of Mary A. Colwell of Aurora, Illinois occurred on July 27, 2026. Mary, born on January 24, 1949, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Howard Pedersen and Alice Pedersen (Carpenter); and her siblings, Karen Walsh, William Pedersen and Robert Pedersen.
She is survived by: her husband Kenneth R. Colwell; her children, Cassandra Love (David), Christine Prentiss (Terrell), Peter Colwell (Christine) and Joshua Colwell; her brother Howard Pedersen (Gwendolyn); her grandchildren, Brittney Colwell, Jessica Colwell, Breanne Smith (Cliffton "Big Homie"), Kaitlyn Prentiss, Andrew Colwell (Mackenzie), Madeline Colwell, Cameron Semetis, Jacob Colwell, Dylan Semetis and Isabella Semetis; and her great grandchildren, Aniya Hill, Elijah Hill, Jordin Prentiss, Tayshaun James, Justin Taylor, Liam Prentiss, Brenden Prentiss, DJ Brock, Aubree Prentiss and Jaxon Taylor.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Colwell Family in care of:
The Healy Chapel
332 West Downer Place
Aurora, Illinois 60506
Phone: (630) 897-9291
