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Katherine Collins Obituary
Cottrellville Township
Katherine "Katie" Collins, 39, of Cottrellville Twp., entered eternal life on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. She was born October 14, 1977 in Detroit, Michigan. Katie graduated from Marine City High School in the Class of 1995. She studied cosmetology for a brief time but found her real interest as a paraprofessional in the East China School District. Katie met Jeff Sankuer 22 years ago and fell madly in love. Katie achieved her highest calling when she became a mom to her daughter, Grayce. Katie had a caring and giving heart and was devoted to her family. She loved spending time shopping with her mom, Susan and Grayce. Katie had a special spot in her heart for animals too. Katie is survived by the love of her life, Jeffrey Sankuer; her beloved daughter, Grayce; her mother, Susan Zimmerman-Collins; her father, Marc (Kathy) Collins; Jeff's parents; Patrick (Caroline) Sankuer; her siblings, Valerie (Kevin) Visga, Vince (Melissa) Collins, Dan (Carrie) Collins; step brother and sister, Ryan and Lori Bely; grandparents, Robert Zimmerman and Pauline "Grandma Jack" Collins and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11:00 am Monday, August 14, 2017 in Our Lady on the River Parish, Holy Cross Church, Marine City. Visitation will be held from 2:00pm - 8:00pm Sunday in Bower-Rose Funeral Home, Marine City and Monday from 10:00am until the time of the mass in the church. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery, East China Twp. Memorials may be directed to the family. To send condolences, visit: www.bowerrosefuneralhome.com
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Don & June Joachim
August 15, 2017
Sue, so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. We just heard about it on Tues and was too late to attend Mass.
GeorgAnne Dion
August 13, 2017
I was so, so saddened to see this. Jeff and Katie were like family back when they were just kids and they spent so much time at our house. My thoughts are with Katie's family and Jeff and their daughter. I am so very sorry.
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