Collette M. Ehrenberg, 71 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN with Father Joe Herzing officiating. Burial will take place in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Swanville, MN. A visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Friday, November 28, 2025 and from 1-2 P.M. on Saturday, November 29, 2025 all at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN.
Collette was born on May 6, 1954, in Little Falls, Minnesota, to the late Gordon and Gertrude (Fietek) Yort. She grew up in Swanville, Minnesota, where she attended school and graduated from Swanville High School with the Class of 1972. On June 17, 1972, Collette was united in marriage to Vernon “Vern” Ehrenberg in Little Falls, Minnesota. The couple made their home in the Swanville area, where Collette began a long and dedicated career at Larson Boats. She worked as a detailer for her entire career, taking great pride in her work and forming many lasting friendships along the way. Collette loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing with Vern and their family. She also had a special talent for caring for plants and flowers, tending to them with the same warmth and devotion she showed to those around her. Above all, Collette had a heart of pure generosity. She was a mother to everyone, selfless, caring, and always putting others before herself. She loved her family deeply and was truly the glue that held them together, ensuring they stayed close and connected through all of life’s moments. She enjoyed taking the occasional trip to the casino, where she loved the fun and excitement. Collette was also a fighter; at the end of her life, she battled bravely, determined to remain with her family for as long as she could. Time and time again, she found the strength to stay, fueled by her love for those who meant everything to her. Collette will be remembered for her warm spirit, her unwavering dedication to her family, and the love she shared so freely with all who knew her.
She is survived by husband, Vernon Ehrenberg; children, Jason Ehrenberg, Julie (Jim) Spetz and Missy (David) Gorka; brother, Curtis Yort; special Godchild, Cassandra (Aaron) Forsman; grandchildren, Benji Ehrenberg, Madison Ehrenberg, Darrin Gorka, Alicia Gorka, Samantha Bollin, John Gorka; and great-grandchildren, Morgan, Dylan, Amelia, Austin, Karsen, Braxton, Easton, RoseLynn, Brody, Remington.
Collette was preceded in death by parents, Gordon and Gertrude Yort; sisters, Emma Jean Knopik and Sandra Goldenstein; and step-father, Harry Litchy.
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