Colleen K. Hart, 81, of Wolcottville, Indiana died unexpectedly Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her residence.

She was born October 30, 1943, in Auburn to George and Laura Edith (Thomson) Grate.

On October 22, 1966, in Kendallville, she married Lynn Hart.

Colleen was a homemaker. She had also worked at Sears, McDonald's, and Weaver Bait Farm.

She was a member of Church in the Garden in South Milford.

She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, canning fresh produce, tending to her beloved lilies, and expressing her creativity through sewing, crocheting, and crafting. Her appreciation for antiques reflected her love of history and timeless beauty. In her younger years, she was active in sports, and throughout her life, she cherished the companionship of animals, especially her cats. She also enjoyed feeding and watching birds. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family.

Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Lynn Hart of Wolcottville; a son, Daniel (Heidi) Hart of Kendallville; two daughters, Gay (Andy) Koltz of Noblesville and Laura Wiese of Wolcottville; eight grandchildren, Evan (Brianna) Hart of Auburn, Payton (Dylan) Hunley of Kendallville, Alex (Jessica) Hornett of Fort Wayne, Ellen Hornett of Wognum, Netherlands; Jonathan Hornett of Fort Wayne, Kristen Wiese of South Milford, Kaden Wiese of Wolcottville, and Kloee Wiese of Wolcottville; five great-grandchildren, Theodore Hart, Franny Hornett, Sylvia Hornett, Paislee Lacey, and Kannon Lacey; and two sisters, Connie Teders of Avilla, and Bonnie (Ken) Gehring of Kendallville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Dwight Grate, Herb Grate, and Glen Grate; sister, Carolyn Anthony; four brothers-in-law, Keith Hart, Richard Hart, James Hart, and David Hart; and her mother-in-law, Lillian (Kammerer) Hart.

There will be no visitation or funeral service.

Private family burial will be in Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville at a later date.

Preferred memorials are to Church in the Garden, P.O. Box 176, South Milford, IN 46786.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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