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Gary Collins Obituary

Gary J. Collins, 33, of Bloomington, IL, formerly of Chicago died suddenly Dec. 27. Beloved son of Valerie, nee Poray and the late Clarence Albert ''Al'' Collins; loving brother of Margaret ''Peg'' (Thomas) Legan, Patrick (Patricia), Kathleen (Sam) Manola, Michael (Cindy), James, Charles (Fran), Albert, Daniel (Erica), Shane and Shawn Collins; proud uncle of 20 nieces and nephews; dear grandson of Amelia Walker; fond nephew of Douglas (Jeanne) Poray and Wilbur Collins; cherished friend to many. Graduate of Norwood Park School, Taft High School and DeVry Institute of Technology. 10 year member of IEEE. Employee of State Farm Insurance, Bloomington, IL. Former employee of Lucent Technologies. Visitation Friday from 2 until 9 p.m. at The M.J. Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago. Funeral Saturday, lying in state 10 a.m. at Mayfair Bible Church, 4601 N. Knox Ave., Chicago. Service 11 a.m. Memorials to M.A.D.D., 203 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60601, appreciated. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. For information 773-631-1240, 847-823-6540 or www.suerth.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2004.

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Tom Szontagh

January 11, 2004

To have people say so many nice things about a person after his death is an honor. To let a person know how you feel about them while they are still alive is an even greater honor and tribute. Gary has no doubt that his family and friends cared deeply for him. His life was a testament to family and friends who had influences on the man he became. It's not "goodbye" Gary, we'll see you again later.

Dan Collins

January 6, 2004

Gary,



You are not only my brother but also my best friend.



I admire so many things about you. I want you to know that every single bit of advice that you have ever given me I have taken.



I love you with all of my heart and soul and will miss you so much.



Danny Collins

houa xiong

January 4, 2004

I just say that Gary was a great friend and co-worker for the past 10+ years both a Lucent and DeVry and he'll be missed.

The Maderer Family

January 2, 2004

To the Collins Family:

Please know how much you are loved,and how much your loss is felt by all.

Neil Gottstein

January 2, 2004

I just want to say that Gary was one of the nicest and most easy going person I have ever met. I got to know him very well the past few years and will never forget him. I thought I knew a lot about computers until I met Gary, he was truly a computer genius. I will miss you Gary and I will always keep you in my prayers.



Neil

susan clark

January 2, 2004

My heartfelt condolences and incredible love to all of the Collins family.



Susan Clark

Patrick Collins

January 2, 2004

Gary, You are loved very much and will be missed. Say hi to dad. Love, Pat and Trish

Carol Collins

January 1, 2004

My prayers are with you.

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