Colette Scherffius Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Colette Scherffius of Desloge, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Colette left this world on February 1, 2026 at the age of 69, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Colette Scherffius to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Barbara Swiney, Sr. and Bryant; her grandparents, Paul and Anna Bryant; her siblings, Billy Swiney, Timothy Swiney and Hassel Swiney; and her brother-in-law John Gleghorn, Sr. (Colette).
She is survived by: her husband Ralph William Scherffius; her children, Josh Scherffius (Karah), Brandon Scherffius, Sam Scherffius, Marshall Scherffius (Amie), Ralph Scherffius (Lacey) and Elizabeth Wilson (Cory); her grandchildren, Joshua, Ryne, Gavin, Chase, Will, Shandon, Wade, Braydon, Cade, Marlee, Xavier, Jaxon, Calvin, Kingston, Wyatt, Olivia, Hadley and Gunner; her great grandchildren, Parker, Saylor, Jr., Ericka, Sadie, Oaklynn and Waylon; her siblings, Sheila Gleghorn and Colonel Swiney, Jr. (Judy); her nieces and nephews, Barb Conway, Johnny Gleghorn, Jr., Colonel "Buddy" Swiney III, Timothy Swiney, Ronnie Scherffius, Shane Broglin, Jeri Bryan and Hallie Sabrsula; and her close friend Lynn Minor.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or M.A.D.D. Send a Sympathy Gift In memory of Colette Scherffius, please consider making a donation to one of the following charities: Mothers Against Drunk Driving American Cancer Society (National Home Office).
