Pauline Lillian Colgan

January 6, 1928 - May 25, 2019

Pauline Lillian Colgan, 91 of Holly, MI gracefully passed away at Ascension Genesys Hospital on Saturday, May 25th.2019. Pauline was born in Cincinnati, Iowa on January 6, 1928 the daughter of Harold Bo and Marie Magdalene Schippers Fisk. She grew up on the family farm outside of Pella, Iowa. Although Pauline and her family moved to Michigan in the 1960s, she enjoyed frequent trips back to visit family and friends in her home state. A hard worker, Pauline owned and managed two restaurants, the Dutch Inn in Pella, Iowa and the Bronco Room in Holly, Michigan. Pauline became a familiar face in the Holly community as she spent 30 years as a cashier at Freeman’s Market. Above all else, Pauline was a strong woman and matriarch of her family. She was a loving wife to her husband, Skeets Colgan who has proceeded her in death. The proud mother of three daughters, Donna Waddell (who preceded her in death) (Gene), Judy Kerr, Diane Costa (Mike) and one son Richard Mitchell (Dana). She was preceded in death by four brothers. Her favorite past time was to enjoy her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, step children, step grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Pauline was known for her style, grace and love of family. She will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know her. The family would like to extend a warm thank you to Dr. Vakharia, the staff of Ascension Genesys Hospital and Reverence Hospice Care. In lieu of flowers the family kindly suggests donations be made to Ascension Genesys Hospital or Reverence Hospice Care. A private service and inurnment will be held at the Great Lakes National Cemetery