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John Collins

Decatur, Illinois

1934 - 2024

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John (Jack) Collins

Oct. 13, 1934 - April 6, 2024

John (Jack) Collins died peacefully in his sleep April 6, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a brief hospitalization. He had suffered for years from cancer and heart problems. Jack was born October 13, 1934, to...

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My heartfelt condolences to all the Collins family. I grew up next door to the Collins whose home was always a hub of activity with basketball in the back driveway and football and baseball in the front yard. I think the Collins´ were the only Phillies fans in Decatur and since I moved to Philadelphia, became a Phillies fan and think of Jack whenever I watch them play. Jack was a kind and generous person and remember him helping my parents with plumbing issues, never charging (my dad would...

So sorry for your loss.

Dear Carol, He will be truly missed and all the good times we had with you and Jack! There will be quite an Irish reunion in the promised land with his brother Dan, and the family. He was quite a guy! With our Sympathy Bill & Jane