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Colleen Madonna Bill (nee DeFranco) born July 22, 1983 went to her heavenly home on June 28, 2026 as the result of complications from a heart attack that occurred on April 11, 2026.
She was the loving wife, of 21 years, to Timothy Bill and devoted mother of their six children: Katherine Colleen (Zach), Adam Timothy, Leah Colleen, Evan Timothy, Anna Colleen and Nora Colleen. And grandmother to Charlotte Katherine Baxter. She is survived by her father Jim DeFranco, brothers Dan (Monica), Tom (Lauren) and proceeded in death by her mother Donna (Madonna) DeFranco.
Colleen was a Registered Nurse for 21 years, working at Good Samaritan, Cape Fear, Humana, and most recently at St Elizabeth as a Cardiac Research Nurse. Colleen also cared for the retired nuns at St Walburg Monastery, and worked as a RN at MedPace. Colleen also recently started working as a Coordinator for EF to help expand the exchange student program in Boone County.
Colleen loved her kids, loved creating memories, and worked hard to provide unforgettable experiences for her family. She cherished relationships and loved to make new friends. Colleen was always drawn to where the fun was and delighted in ensuring everyone around her was enjoying themselves. She was also becoming quite the world traveler and was so excited to be “CiCi” to her first grandchild.
A funeral mass will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church located at 5876 Veterans Way, Burlington, KY 41005 at 12:00 on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, we encourage donations to be made to the Colleen Bill and Donna DeFranco IHM music scholarship using this link:
https://www.osvhub.com/ihm-ky/giving/funds/colleen-bill-donna-defranco-scholarship
Or write a check to IHM and add “Bill/DeFranco Scholarship” in the memo line.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
5876 Veterans WayBurlington KY 41005
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Deepest sympathy
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Colleen. Colleen was a joy to work with at Medpace and I so enjoyed hearing about her children and husband.
You could tell they were the loves of her life.
Deepest sympathy to the family of this earth angel…
Laura Shirley
May God’s Peace Comfort You
Dear Bill Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved wife and mother Colleen. There are no words that can truly ease the pain of losing someone so young and so dearly loved.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. My prayer is that God will surround you with His comfort, strength, and peace, and that He will hold each of you close. May the precious memories you shared bring you comfort and remind you of the love that will forever remain in your hearts.
Please know that you can count on my prayers for your family. I will be praying that the Lord grants you courage and peace for each day and the assurance of His presence as you walk through this season of grief.
With deepest sympathy and prayers,
Silvia Schmidt
Nurse Colleen
I had the pleasure of working with Nurse Colleen at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center when she attended to veterans in the Emergency Room, during my midnight tour of duty in the pharmacy. She was an angel to work with – so pleasant and kept to the task at hand. I knew I could count on her to handle any difficult situation that might develop in the ER.
May you rest in peace among the Angels of the Lord, Colleen!
God bless,
Dr. William A. Bill, PharmD
Thinking of You
FromThinking of your entire family and wishing you peace and comfort as you grieve.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.— Matthew 5:4
With love and prayers, Faith and Bridget Gaddis
Speechless
Tim, Katie, Adam, Leah, Evan, Anna and Nora,
I am still speechless over everything that happed over the 78 days, from the first phone call on April 11th , to the opportunity I had to visit Colleen at St.E’s, to the sad news that she was taken by Jesus. Just know that you are being wrapped and held in the Blessed Mother’s love. Please remember that you are not alone. There are so many people who love and care for you. May the memories you hold dear to your heart get you through.
Fr. Joe
So Dorry
Tim and family,
I am
Tears
“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of grief and unspeakable love.” Washington Irving
Tim, Katherine, Adam, Leah, Evan, Anna, Nora and family, we will shed a tear not only for Colleen but for you all in your time of loss.
Bill Hoover on behalf of Caitlan, Molly, Sharon, Stephanie and the LFG Team.
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