Colleen J. Appleton

January 1, 1957 - October 19, 2021

Colleen Joyce Appleton (nee Kent) Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 surrounded by her family at Morris Hospital at 64 years of age. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana the loving daughter of the late Emil and Charlene (nee Partilla) Kent. Beloved Wife of 43 years to David Appleton; Loving Mother of David Appleton and Carter Appleton; Dear Sister in Law of Fred Appleton; A Fond Aunt and Friend of Many. Preceded in death by her Parents and two Brothers, Emil Kent and Robert Kent. Colleen retired from Caterpillar after 20+ years of service as a skilled Computer Analyst. She was a graduate University of St. Francis, Joliet. A faithful member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Channahon and was skilled in the arts and crafts. She was a loving and supportive Mother who enjoyed all her sons sporting events including, baseball, soccer, football, track, wrestling and racing. Funeral Service for Colleen J. Appleton will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 9:30 AM at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W. Ford Rd, Channahon to St. Ann Catholic Church in Channahon for 10:00 AM Funeral Mass. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Minooka. Visitation Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. The Maple Funeral Home will maintain that all visitors are encouraged to use hand sanitizer and social distance. Face masks required. With the exception of bottled water, food and drinks are not permitted at this time. Thank You for your cooperation and patience during this time.