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Patricia Collins Obituary

Patricia Collins

Patricia Collins, 79, Pulaski, died peacefully Friday, June 13, 2014, at her home with her family at her side. Pat was born April 23, 1935 in Racine. She graduated from NWTC in 1990 as a LPN and had worked at Grancare Nursing Center in Green Bay for many years, where she was much loved by all the residents.

Pat had a great love for animals and will be especially missed by her "boys", Brewer and Rascal.

She will be sadly missed by her family, one daughter: Kathleen Willner, with whom she made her home; four grandchildren: Laura (Aaron Hoppe) Willner, Pulaski; Ryan Willner, Milwaukee; David (Annette) Collins, Minnesota; and Karie Collins, California; six great-grandchildren: Lillian, Isabelle, Alec, Cody, Haley, and Alex; one sister: Helen (Wayne) Schultz, Silver Lake; nieces and nephews: Mark Ommodt and his children Bret and Sara, Mike Schultz, Lisa (Jeff) Bertone, and their son Aaron. She was preceded in death by one son: Dennis Collins; one son-in-law: David Willner; mother, Marie Behling; and the love of her life, John Quinn.

Private funeral services were held, followed by burial in Elm Grove Cemetery, Laney.

The family would like to thank the staff of Aurora BayCare Medical Center for their loving care and concern.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.marnochafuneralhome.com

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette on Jun. 16, 2014.
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Dear Kathy,

So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Eric Caruso

June 20, 2014

Grandma Pat, as I have always known her, will be missed very much. She was always such a pleasure to visit with any time I visited her and Aunt Kathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss. I love you all very much and I am here for you!

Amanda Harding

June 16, 2014

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