Gary J. Collins, 33, of Bloomington, IL, formerly of Chicago died suddenly Dec. 27. Beloved son of Valerie, nee Poray and the late Clarence Albert “Al” Collins; loving brother of Margaret “Peg” (Thomas) Legan, Patrick (Patricia), Kathleen (Sam) Manola, Michael (Cindy), James, Charles (Fran), Albert, Daniel (Erica), Shane and Shawn Collins; proud uncle of 20 nieces and nephews; dear grandson of Amelia Walker; fond nephew of Douglas (Jeanne) Poray and Wilbur Collins; cherished friend to many. Graduate of Norwood Park School, Taft High School and DeVry Institute of Technology. 10 year member of IEEE. Employee of State Farm Insurance, Bloomington, IL. Former employee of Lucent Technologies. Visitation Friday from 2 until 9 p.m. at The M.J. Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago. Funeral Saturday, lying in state 10 a.m. at Mayfair Bible Church, 4601 N. Knox Ave., Chicago. Service 11 a.m. Memorials to M.A.D.D., 203 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60601, appreciated. Interment Rosehill Cemetery. For information 773-631-1240, 847-823-6540 or www.suerth.com
