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   Colleen Alice Hilts, 83, of Bemidji MN died peacefully March 21st. Born March 12, 1942 to John and Jessie (Moulton) Hilts. She grew up in and around Longville, MN.

   Survived and beloved by her children Kim Arndt (Baxter MN) Steven Mount (Park Rapids, MN), Mark Mount (Newport, MN), brothers Art Hilts (Rockport, TX) and Don Kline (Saint Anthony, MN),sisters Theresa Deerman and Cindy Esquavil (Eclectic, AL), Cheri Kline (Fargo, ND) and stepdaughter Nichole Putnam-Frenchik (Baltimore, MD), grandchildren Amber, Ryan, Holly and Jasmine, 12 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a world of beloved friends. 

   Colleen was preceded in death by her parents John and Jesse, stepfather Cy Kline, brothers Bob and Bill Kline and recent passing of husband and co-adventurer Walter (Zeke) Putnam. Colleen will be very missed by all. A memorial will be held at a yet to be determined date, probable early June.

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