Aileen "Sallie" Coldren

Aileen “Sallie” Coldren, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in St. Joseph, Michigan, at the age of 98.

Born on February 2, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, Sallie lived a long and happy life guided by her love of people and the joy she found in making others smile. She possessed a wonderful sense of humor and believed that genuine connection was the true secret to a life well lived. A devoted baker, she delighted in driving her red car around town to deliver freshly baked cookies or her favorite rum cake to friends and family, always sharing something sweet along with her laughter. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time at the St. Joseph Senior Center each week, remained an active member of her church, and cheerfully worked at its rummage sales. Her warmth and generosity touched many lives.

Sallie is survived by her children, Karen (Bruce) Molineaux, Merrilee Anderson, Keith (Gayle) Anderson, and Nancy (David) Anderson; stepchildren, Thomas (Alice) Coldren and Joanne (Larry) Marchionda; grandchildren, who affectionately called her “Minnie,” Erik (Rachel) Molineaux, Cory (Claire) Molineaux, Amelia Cypert, Joseph Cypert, Elizabeth (Dennis) Frymire, Emma Anderson, Daisy Anderson, Julie Scott, Jennifer (Justin) Mai, and Amanda Coldren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her two loving husbands, Richard Anderson and Richard Coldren; her parents, Charles and Irene Wennberg; Jane Devine; and her daughter, Blair Devine.