Mathilda Colby Obituary
We bid farewell to Mathilda Colby of Stronghurst, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 17, 2026 at the age of 97. Mathilda touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mathilda Colby to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emil Thomas and Ida Lillian Grinnell (Schilb); her husband Wendell Dale "Pete" Colby; her granddaughter Karla Colby; her sisters, Ramona Bumgardener (Doren) and Veronica Ertzinger; and her brother-in-law Leroy Underwood.
She is survived by: her son Craig Colby (Karen) of Stronghurst, Illinois; her grandchildren, Kimberly Snyder (Eric) of Riverside and Clayton Colby (Jessica) of Washington, Iowa; her great grandchildren, Sean Snyder (Jessica), Chanda Timmerman (Cody), Carter Colby (Hanna), Chance Colby (Michenna Davis), Christian Colby (Juvixsa Valdez) and Kinley Colby; her sister Delores "Toots" Underwood of Danville; and her brother-in-law Wayne Ertzinger. She is also survived by seven great-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in memory of Tillie.
