Colleen B. Zorko

Colleen Bridgetta Zorko (nee Beller), 82, of O’Fallon, IL, born on October 16, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, in Jerseyville, IL.

Colleen met the love of her life, Ron, at a high school dance in 1959. They later married on May 19, 1967, and had a long, 59 years together. She enjoyed raising her family, traveling with them and camping trips. Later in life, she would spend her time watching her grandchildren, one of her favorite things to do. Colleen also enjoyed dancing, going to craft fairs and playing quilt bingo.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Zorko; children, Ryan (Laura) Zorko and Rachel (Chris) McMahon; grandchildren, Logan, Jacob, Adam, and Braden; brother, Patrick Beller; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren.

Colleen is preceded in death by her son, Todd Zorko; parents, Raymond and Gertrude, Beller (nee Vrzal); and sisters, Rosalyn Hammond, Rita Hayden, and Gloria Winning.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, Dementia Society of America.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, IL.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday. October 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, IL.

Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL.

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