he annual Collett reunion was Oct. 12 at Marion County Lake hall.

Forty-eight relatives gathered for visiting, food, and a “white elephant” auction.

Officers for 2009 are Mike Hammer of Lenexa and Jeanne Owens of Olathe.

Attending from out-of-town were Leon and Cate Hayen and Bill and Roma Skaggs of Topeka; Bill and Clarice Hammer of Olathe; Jeanne Owens, Pat Talbott, Konnie Schuman and Ryan, Jessica Collett and Makayla, Rick and Collette Erickson of Chapman.

Brad Talbott, Mason and Logan, and Deanna Talbott of Wichita; Marjory Talbott of Halstead; Kenneth and Anita Sly of Salina; Allen and Ila Stone of Hutchinson; and John Umberger of Lincolnville.

Marion residents in attendance were Howard and Beth Collett; Keith and Anne Collett, Lucy and Caroline; Stacey and Carla Collett; Chris and Kathy Meierhoff, Brandon and Erin; Virginia Downing, Charles Montgomery, Tom Thomas, Marilyn Geis, Dale and Shawn Geis, John Hayen, Greg and Mary Beth Bowers, Shirley Bowers, and Brent and Paula Hayen.