Mary Collins Obituary
Mary Alice (Harmon) Collins 71, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Mary was born on April 13, 1954, to the late Lena “Marie” and Harry E. Harmon in Indianapolis, IN.
Mary attended Tech High School. She was a big fan of NASCAR, Indy Car and the Indianapolis Colts. Mary loved animals, especially her 2 dogs, Zoie and Gracie. She enjoyed her garden and canning. She made awesome jelly .
Mary is survived by her sons; Erick Esch, Leif (Drema) Esch, siblings; Linda Green, Charliene Madden, Sherry Bannourah, Robert Harmon, 2 grandchildren; Savannah Esch, and Cole Esch.
A private Celebration of life to follow at a later time.
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