Colette Ann Sniff

Colette Ann Sniff, 93, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke in Roanoke, IL.

She was born on July 11, 1933, in Metamora, IL, to Elton M. and Eleanor L. (Nauman) Bachman. She married Donald Lee Sniff on May 5, 1956, in Metamora. He passed away on March 28, 2013.

Surviving are her daughters, Annette (Fred) Schramm of St. Charles, IL, Janet (Marc) Reindell of San Tan Valley, AZ, and Vicki (Michael) Parr and son, Michael Sniff both of Metamora, IL; grandchildren, Alexis (Tim O’Brien) Johnson, Jarrott Schramm, Rachel (John) McKillip, Ashly (Alisia) Williams, Katiana Schramm, Eviasson Schramm, Allison (Nick) Roth, Adam (Tara) Parr, Andrew Sniff, Tyler (Hannah) Sniff, Allyssa Sniff, and Christopher Trulock; great-grandchildren, Maude and Lewis McKillip, Tyler O’Brien, Emmett and Frederick Schramm, Elliot and Patrick O’Brien, Kianue Lent, Eden, Cedar, and Summit Roth, Weston Parr, Liam and Levi Sniff, and Grace and Alice Trulock; sisters, Jean McKinley, Judy Damgaard, Karen Cairns, and Mary (Bill) Szelag; sisters-in-law, Marian Bachman and Jennifer Bachman; friend and cousin, Cathy (Sniff) Clough; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Laurie Sniff, sister, Juanita Barnes, brothers, Douglas Bachman and Roland Joe Bachman, three brothers-in-law, and several nieces and nephews.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Metamora and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 89 Metamora and served many funeral dinners throughout the years. 

As the oldest of eight children, Colette found great joy and fulfillment in family throughout her life. A devoted wife, mother, Grandman, and Gigi, she poured her heart into every role she held. She worked at McBride and Shoff in Metamora, IL, for over 30 years, but her most cherished work was creating a warm and welcoming home for those she loved. 

She could often be found hanging fresh laundry on the line, baking cookies, or tending to her beautiful garden. Through the love she gave, the traditions she nurtured, and the family she loved, Colette leaves behind a strong and fruitful legacy that will continue for generations.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel with Father David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to her service. Burial of Ashes for Colette and Donald will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Metamora at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, online at https://www.stjude.org/donate or to Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke, 1102 West Randolph Street, Roanoke, IL 61561. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.