Michael J. Collins, age 76, vet WW II USMC, beloved husband of the late Carol Harvel and Mary Finn; loving father of Bernadette Collins, Peggy (Chris) Elser, Mary Kay (Felipe) Razo, Betty Ann (Wendell) Britt, Mike (Sandy) Collins, Dan (Sue) Collins, Barb Collins, Phil (Karin) Collins and Sheila (Jeff Hudson) Collins; stepfather of Kathleen Newman, Richard Newman, Jr., Theresa O’Dell and Margaret Nowakowski; proud grandfather of 21; stepgrandfather of 10; great-grandfather of five; dear brother of Sarah Pedersen, Eileen (Vince) Heaton, Sr. Mary Michaela, O.P., William (Janet) Collins, Mary (Walter) Arvesen and Pat (Richard) Urchell; also many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. from Kenny Brothers, 3600 W. 95th St., to St. Bernadette Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials will be appreciated to the Springfield Dominican Sisters. Retired 25 year employee of Harris Bank, Trust Operations. To celebrate Michael’s life visit www.mem.com Info: 773-239-3600 or 708-425-4500.
