Colette M. Van Gilder Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Colette M. Van Gilder of Stoughton, Wisconsin, born in Janesville, Wisconsin, who passed away on February 29, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Colette M. Van Gilder to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her grandson Colton; her parents, Melvin Fessenden and Mabel Fessenden (Jacobson); her husband Ward A. Van Gilder; and her siblings, Jeanine Wakefield (Roger) and Willard "Willie" Fessenden (Barb).

She is survived by: her daughter Julie Meyers. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Apfel-Ehlert Funeral Home

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