Betty Lou Collins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Betty L. Collins, age 70, of Marion, IL passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, in Heartland Regional Medical Center of Marion, IL. She was born on Tuesday, August 8, 1944, in Chicago, IL the daughter of Edward John and Mabel (Walters) Kasimir. Betty was united in marriage to Terrence Edward Collins on Monday, May 6, 1963, in Chicago, IL and together they shared over forty-one years of marriage until his death on Monday, January 24, 2005. Betty was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Marion, IL. She loved taking care of the needs of her family and managing her home. She is survived by her survived by her six daughters, Melody Ann Lukesh, Linda Medina and Tasha Collins all of Marion, IL, Mary Mata and husband Jose of Princeton, IN, Barbara Alvarez and husband Ruben of Chicago, IL and Pamela Collins of Plainfield, IL; three sons, Terrence M. Collins and his wife Jennifer of Crest Hill, IL and Michael E. Collins and Terrence E. Collins both of Marion, IL; nineteen grandchildren, Felicia, Rachel, Tabetha, Michael, Tiffany, Robyn, Jessica, Jose Jr., David, Moneoa, Charles, Chris, Antonio, Crystal, Camila, Kimberlina, Ashley, Madison and Erica; two great grandchildren, Macey and Aryla; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley King and husband, Phillip of Sceary, AR; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas R. Kasimir and wife, Rosemary of Oaklawn, IL, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded by her parents; husband, Terrence Collins; infant daughter, Sharon Collins on June 12, 1979 and son-in-law, Jay Lukesh on April 6, 2014. Arrangements for Betty L. Collins were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The time of the visitation was from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26th, at the funeral home. The prayer service was at 4:30 p.m. prior to the time of visitation. The funeral mass was at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, located at 600 North Russell St. in Marion, IL, with Rev. Monsignor Thomas D. Flach, V.F. presiding. Reading of the scripture was by David Haas. The musical selections of the mass were presented by Patricia Heckel serving as cantor, with organist, Alex Hendrickson accompanying. Interment followed next to her husband in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion, IL. Pallbearers were John Kot, Terrence M. Collins, Terrence E. Collins, Charles Randolph, Thomas Kasimir and Tom Krystgniak. Following the committal service at the cemetery the family and friends gathered back at St. Joseph Catholic Church for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

Betty Lou Collins

August 8, 1944 - June 23, 2015