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Bonnie Collins Obituary

Collins, Bonnie Sue (nee Brogdon) age 82, peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2013, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Beloved wife of the late Donald E. Collins; loving mother of William F. (Carol) Massmann Jr. and Timothy J. Massmann of Portland, OR; cherished grandmother of Kevin W. (Cherie), Steven W. (Irma) and Valerie Massmann; devoted great grandmother of Madison, Allison and Elena; dear twin sister of Bettina (the late Phillip) Brumbaugh, Elwood (Cristin) Brogdon, Johnnie (Clyde) Willis, Patricia (Gordon) Jackson, Mary Alice (Ed) Reasoner, Sondra (Don) Kempter, Joe (Ann) Brogdon, Candice Moffit, the late Macon Brogdon, the late Geraldine Brewer and the late Larry Brogdon; dear godmother of Bettina Viviano; dear aunt, cousin and friend. Bonnie was a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker for many years, and loyal patron of Lester's Restaurant on Clayton Rd. Services: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10am Monday, February 25 at the Church of the Immacolata, 8900 Clayton Rd (Richmond Heights). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Peregrine Society. The family will receive friends Sunday, February 24 in the Great Hall of Ambruster Chapel, 6633 Clayton Rd (Clayton) from 3pm-7pm. Online condolences at ambrusterchapel.com

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24, 2013.

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Stephanie McDaniel

February 25, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sandra/ Dzevad Dizdarevic

February 22, 2013

The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God. Rest in Peace Bonnie...

Rosie Peroutka

February 22, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Bonnie is at peace now.

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