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Paul Collins Obituary

Paul W. Collins Demotte, IN Paul W. Collins, age 52 late of Demotte, IN formerly of Calumet City. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Wujcik); loving father of Michael Collins; devoted son of the late George and the late Geraldine Collins; dearest brother of Joyce (Edward) Turkowski, David Collins and Kathleen (Larry) Piszro; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Also survived by his dog, Rocky. Retired employee of Chicago Short Line Railroad. Visitation Wednesday from 2-9 PM. Funeral service Thursday February 23, 2006 at 10:30 AM at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel, 11300 W. 97th Ln. (1/2 block West of U.S. 41 Wicker Ave. at 97th St.) St. John, Rev. Paul Wicklum officiating. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 219-365-3474

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Published by The Times from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2006.

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Donna Kirby

February 25, 2006

Chris, Michael, and Kathy and Dave,

My whole family is with you in prayer. May God comfort and guide you.

Our Love to you,

Joyce Turkowski

February 23, 2006

We just wanted to send our condolences.



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