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Charles Collis Obituary

Charles E. Collis, 85 ROCKFORD - Charles E. Collis, 85, of Rockford passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011, in SwedishAmerican Hospital. Charles married Elvina Haffele on April 13, 1948, in Scales Mound. Charles loved to play softball, loved the Bears, Bulls and Cardinals. He enjoyed water skiing, snowmobiling, gardening and square dancing with his wife, Elvina. Charles is survived by his wife; son, Chuck (June) Collis of Rockford; daughter, Norma (Jeff) Collis of Lewisville, Texas; grandchildren, Bill (Jan) Mead of German Valley, Jason (Maggie) Collis of German Valley, Matt (Misty) Garr of Rockford; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister-in-law, Eleanor Kiser. He is preceded in death by granddaughter, Angie Garr; siblings, Mildred Shoop, Lillian Summers and Aaron Collis. Visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park, with military honors concluding the visitation. For more information, visit sunset fhmemgardens.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 1 to May 2, 2011.

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Jeff Vurnovas

May 3, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Chuck was a fun man to be around. I always loved bannering around with Chuck about me being a Cub's fan and him being a Cardinal big time fan. He will be greatly missed. Praying for all of you at this time.
Love and Prayers,
Jeff and Rhonda Vurnovas

Steve Wallen

May 2, 2011

and just working together.I lost my father three years ago this week.My wife and I moved to colorado last year but we still keep up with things in Rockford.Again we are very sorry chuck was a really great person.

May 2, 2011

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Charlie. He was definately one of the good guys. An old Elco team mate.

Tom Barris
Marysville, Ca.

Traci Call

May 1, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Charles will be deeply missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Ray & JoAnn Shickles and Traci

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