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Janice Collar Obituary
Janice "Jenny" Collar, Hortonville, age 77, passed away in the presents of her loving family on Sunday, February 8, 2015, following a forty year affliction with rheumatoid arthritis and a short battle with cancer. Jenny was born on September 18, 1937, in Hortonville to the late Leonard and Vera (Van Heuklon) Reimer. On June 7, 1958, she was united in marriage to Keith Collar. He preceded her in death in 2008. Jenny was formerly employed at the Aid Association for Lutherans. She loved horse back riding and enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, bird watching and watching the Packers. She mostly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Hortonville.
Jenny is survived by two daughters, Denise (Dave) Dorn; Rebecca Collar; a son Dan (Brenda) Collar, all of Hortonville. Six grandchildren: Ashley (Dean) Smith, Josey Dorn, Tasia Parker, Chase Parker, Olivia Collar and Grant Collar. She is further survived by her sisters: Marilyn Schommer, Appleton, Carol (Gene) Behm, Hortonville and Debbie (Lyle) Hilker, Hortonville and a brother Steve (Cindy) Reimer, Hortonville; four sister in-laws and brother in-laws, many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother in-law Butch Schommer.
Funeral services for Jenny will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Hortonville with Rev. Ralph Rosenberg officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The family of Jenny would like to extend a special thank you to Sarah Behm for the time she spent with Mom and thank you to Carolina Manor for their care of her during her stay there and to the loving staff at Cherry Meadows.
A memorial fund has been established.
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Memories and Condolences
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April 15, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss and I wish I was still at carolina manor during moms ending of life. I loved your mom so much and you girls too. I miss seeing her and the family and she was and will forever be in my heart. Crystal Moldenhauer
February 14, 2015
I remember her as a quiet, bright and a precious classmate in high school. She will be remembered forever.
Ron Akin
Gayle Keel
February 13, 2015
Cindy~ so sorry for your loss and thinking of you at this time.
February 12, 2015
Our deepest sympathy is the loss of Jenny. She was such a sweet, caring person, & will be truly missed. You are I our thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Carol King
Daryl &Darla Collar
February 12, 2015
Sorry for your loss.
February 12, 2015
Becky, we are very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Let the special memories give you peace. Blessings and Hugs.
Ron and Colleen Froehlich
February 11, 2015
Denise,Danny,Becky & family,so sorry for the loss of your mom,will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Ron & Carole Werner
February 11, 2015
Denise and family, our sympathies to you. You took such good care of your Mom. She was grateful for all of you, I'm sure.
Tom and Mary Smith
February 10, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Al & Sharon Kaddatz & Family
Tom & Mary Jo Hansel
February 10, 2015
Becky and Family: We were so sorry to read about your moms death. We heard that she was very sick the last few weeks. We will be thinking of you in the days ahead.
Herman and Steffie Danke
February 10, 2015
Our thoughts are with your family
Andy Bellile
February 10, 2015
You have my sympathy during this difficult time.
Karen and Tim Jeffers
February 10, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Karen and Tim
Dorene and Rich
February 10, 2015
Our sympathies to you and your families, we remember and have sweet memories of your mom.
Becky Huss
February 10, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family...Hugs to you all!
Bob & Carol Johnson
February 10, 2015
Our love and thoughts are with you. Sorry we are not able to be there. Know that she is at peace..
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