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Connie Koltz, 87, of Capron, IL, died peacefully December 9, 2023, in Capron. She was born November 11, 1936, daughter to Osbert and Rose (Brunner) Hoskins. She graduated from Harvard High School in 1954 and married Maynard Koltz on November 19, 1955 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Harvard, IL. She was a member of Capron Lutheran Church and later Poplar Grove United Methodist Church and attended PGUMC Bible Study for many years. She was a member of Capron Lutheran Grace Circle, and quilt club. Connie was the church secretary for Capron Lutheran, and was also the first manager of Shadley Apartments in Belvidere, IL.  Connie was very adventurous and loved camping, riding her bike, roller blading, swimming, baking and playing cards. She was also very giving. She quilted for Rosebud Reservation, knitted preemie hats for NICU in Rockford and sewed lap quilts for nursing homes. She also knitted hats for school children. She was very generous and giving, contributing anonymously to many local charities. Connie had a great sense of adventure, which she passed on to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Connie is loved and will be missed by daughters, Kim (Gary) Kline; Tami (Lennie ) Doetch, and Jil Koltz; grandchildren, Jacob (Rebecca) Kline, Beth Kline, Leah (Tyler) Meldrum, Mary Kline, Jeremy (Beth) Doetch, Shauna (Jim) McNally, Barry (Kamey) Doetch, Tyler Koltz and Darik (Angie) Koltz; and 16 great- grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Maynard; infant son, Cal David; and brother, Tommy.

A memorial visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008. A Memorial service will follow. Rev. Dan Schenck will officiate. To share a memory of Connie, please visit www.andersonfcs.com.