Dolly (Darlene) Christine Gogg Colbert , 83, of Dubuque, Iowa peacefully went
to her eternal rest on Wednesday July 17th surrounded by her seven children and
her husband Edward of 63 years at Mercy Medical Center.

The Catholic Mass will be held at 10 am Monday July 21st at the Church of the
Nativity. The Wake will be held Sunday July 20th from 2pm to 6pm at the Church of the
Nativity and all are welcome to come celebrate the beautiful long, life of Dolly Colbert.

The Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery following the funeral services.

Dolly was born December 26th, 1930 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and
Delia (Olsen) Gogg formerly of Clarkesville, Iowa where she was crowned Miss Melody during her high school years.

She was an excellent student and attended the University of Iowa School of Nursing.
While attending the university she met the charming sports star and love of her
life, Eddie Colbert. She was an avid Catholic. Dolly and Ed were married on October 27th, 1951 at The Little Brown Church in Nashua Iowa.

She worked for many years at Loras College Counselling Services as an Executive
Assistant. She was a devoted member of the Dubuque Mother's Club as well as a
volunteer for The American Cancer Society.

Her most fulfilling job was raising her seven children Shawn, Debbie, Paula,
David, Lisa, Daniel and Mark and looking after her husband Coach Eddie Colbert
and their beloved dog Muffin.

Born an only child, of Norwegian descent, Dolly took special joy in raising her
large family and playing an active role in her children's lives. After her
retirement she served on the Dubuque County Foster Care Review Board and
wintered in Palm Springs.

Some of Dolly's favorite things included: flowers and gardening and being active in the Church. She was stylish and enjoyed fashion but her greatest love was taking care of children. She was "everyone's mother" and will be greatly missed by all.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband Edward Colbert and her seven children: Shawn Turner (Judd Turner) of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Deborah Rondeau of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Paula Ruden (Nicholas Ruden) of Dubuque , Iowa, David Colbert, MD (JP Van Laere) of New York City, Lisa Hallowell (Todd Hallowell) Los Angeles, California Daniel Colbert (Eriece Colbert) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mark Colbert of New York City.
Grandchildren include: Laura Udelhoven, Nate Ruden, Zachary Ruden, Daniel Ruden, Katie Turner, Dawn Ramerth, Jesse Rondeau, Henry Hallowell, Marcus Colbert, Kendall Colbert, Janelle Colbert & Devin Colbert. Great grandchildren include: Megan Gower and Griffin Ramerth
Dolly was preceded in death by her parents Delia and Paul Gogg, her grandchild Luke Turner and her best friend Bonnie Spahn.

The family would like to extend a very special thanks to Mercy Medical Center
and its amazing staff of healthcare providers as well as Bethany Home
and Cozy Corner Adult Day Care Center.


Memorials may be made to Cozy Corner Adult Day Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa

On line condolences may be sent to www.egelhofsiegertcasper.com