Kewanee - Colin Henry DeBord, 81, of Kewanee, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at OSF St. Luke Medical Center in Kewanee. He was born on July 23, 1944, the son of Henry “Peck” and Shirley (Adams) DeBord in Kewanee. He graduated from Kewanee High School in 1962 and married Vicky L. (Shelton) DeBord on February 7, 1986, in Kewanee, she survives.

Colin is also survived by children, Jason (Marnie) DeBord of Littleton, CO, Erik (significant other, Debra “Deb” Tyszko) DeBord of Galena, IL, Jeffrey (Christina) Flack of Queen Creek, AZ, Jennifer (James) Turner of Kewanee, and Montana DeBord of Kewanee; grandchildren, Preston Clague, Corrieann Ince, Aleah Werderman, Taylar Turner, Claire Flack, Avery Flack, Benjamin DeBord, Dawson Stuckey, Kale Stuckey, and Ruby Norville; as well as great-grandchildren, Emma DeBord, Finlee Ince, Rosalind Werderman, Baylee DeBord-Ensley, and Waylon Ince. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Kami DeBord and Megan DeBord-Stuckey-Norville; one brother, Kirk DeBord; and one great-grandson, Kohen Craine.

Colin worked as a welder for Hyster, which later became Bomag Americas, and later, Fayette Industrial in Kewanee for forty-three years until he retired. Colin was six years old when he discovered the Green Bay Packers Football Team and became a fan for life, rooting them on for seventy-five years. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, collecting Native American Art and Artifacts. He coached Little League Baseball for five years. Colin loved spending time with his kids and family above all else, especially going camping with them at Lake Storey in Galesburg.

Per Colin’s wishes, there will be no services. Golnick-Family Funeral & Cremation Services are helping with arrangements. Please leave a condolence online for Colin’s family at www.golnickhaskellfh.com.