Marie Emily Colehour Obituary

We bid farewell to Marie Emily Colehour (Rockford, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 14, 2025 at the age of 79. Marie Emily touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Morey Colehour; and her brother George Vestal. She is survived by: her daughters, Diana Baker (James), Cheri Poage (Adam) and Kelli Sager (Steve); her grandchildren, Joshua Baker (Thom), Justin Pruitt (Lauren), Michele Lefler (Sean), Martin Saenz, Stephanie Baker, Kayla Saenz (David) and Randall Poage (Samantha); her sister-in-law Anne Vestal; and her close friends, Jim, Sherry Sager and Bertha Baker. She is also survived by ten great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, and in loving memory of her dear departed husband, please consider donating to "The Headstrong Project"-a non-profit organization that provides free mental health treatment for veterans and their families.