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Christian J. "C. J." Collins

1995 - 2018

Christian J. "C. J." Collins obituary, 1995-2018, Red Bud, IL

BORN

1995

DIED

2018

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Pechacek Funeral Homes - Red Bud

1340 West Market St

Red Bud, Illinois

Christian Collins Obituary

C.J. Collins

Christian John "C.J." Collins, 22, of Red Bud, Illinois, born on May 16, 1995 in Normal, Illinois, passed away at 5:59 am, Sunday, April 29, 2018 in rural Red Bud, Illinois.

C.J. worked at Casey's General Store in Red Bud, Illinois. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Red Bud, Illinois. C.J. enjoyed playing video games on his X-Box and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rosemary Uffelmann.

Survivors include his parents, Chad and Rosemary "Rhodie" (nee Uffelmann) Collins of Red Bud, IL; a brother, Jeremy Collins of Red Bud, IL; two uncles, Willie Uffelmann of Red Bud, IL, and Chris (Trica) Collins of Bluford, IL; aunt, Marsha Walker of Collinsville, IL; grandfather, Willard Uffelmann of Red Bud, IL; grandparents, Ernest and Brenda Collins of Mt. Vernon, IL; as well as many cousins and friends.

Memorials may be made to the C.J. Collins Memorial Scholarship Fund. To view this obituary and sign the register book, visit www.wpfh.net.

Visitation: Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois, and again from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018, at St. John Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois.

Services: Funeral Service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at St. John Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois with Rev. Mark Nebel officiating.

Interment at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Red Bud, Illinois.

WELGE-PECHACEK FUNERAL HOME, Red Bud, IL.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Jun. 13, 2018.

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Jordan

July 7, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about Christian, he and my daughter are the same age. May God give you his peace, guard your hearts and thoughts during this most tragic time. Please hang in there.

S B

June 19, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that he cares 1 Peter 5: 6,7.

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1340 West Market St, Red Bud, IL 62278

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Red Bud, IL

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16

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St. John Lutheran Church

Red Bud, IL

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1340 West Market St, Red Bud, IL 62278

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