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John Collins Obituary
John Stephen Collins Sr., 80, of Downers Grove, IL, passed away April 6, 2020.
John was born to Irish immigrants Stephen and Catherine Collins in 1939 on the south side of Chicago. He graduated from De La Salle Institute in 1957, became a sharp shooter in the United States Army and went on to receive a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Roosevelt University. He married Karen Collins (Orban) on April 8, 1967 in Lombard, IL.
After marrying Karen, they settled in Downers Grove where they lived for over 50 years in their home overlooking Prince Pond. They welcomed three children to their family and John became an Enrolled Agent and started a tax accounting business. The love John had for his children was surpassed only by his pride and devotion to his five beloved grandchildren. John loved watching his favorite Chicago teams; the White Sox, Bears and Blackhawks. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
He is survived by his wife Karen, children John Collins Jr., Steve Collins (Becky) and Katie Kaiser (Colin), grandchildren Carina Collins, Parker Collins, Keegan Collins, Ashton Kaiser and Cameron Kaiser, and sister Margaret Collins.
A gathering of friends and loved ones to celebrate John's life will be arranged at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in John's name to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
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Norma collins
May 25, 2020
My sincere condolences to all the family of the late John Collins and his sister Marjorie with whom I exchange Christmas greetings and who had informed me of his death. Like my brother Finbarr I met his dad Stephen in 1966 at the old family home in West Cork and at his sisters home , Auntie Katie and Nora at Kilbarry ,Dunmanway ,Co.Cork Ireland
May he Rest In Peace
Norma COLLINS , first cousin , Cork Ireland
finbarr collins
May 24, 2020
My sympathies to your family I am johns first cousin in ireland
I never met john but I did meet his dad my uncle Stephen in 1966 when he made his only visit back home to west cork
May he rest In peace
Danny Galvan
April 24, 2020
Our deepest condolences to Mrs. Collins, John, Steve & Katie. Mr. Collins was a great father (as you can tell by his kids & grandkids) and neighborhood dad. He was a big part of our childhood memories of our own little town, Prince Pond.
RIP Mr. Collins
Mary Lu & Kim Connally/Selir
April 23, 2020
We will always remember John's sense of humor and his infectious laugh! He was a great & loyal friend, husband & dad. He is missed every day!
Maureen Murphy
April 23, 2020
I loved Uncle he was always smiling. My heart goes out to you Aunty Karen and the rest of the family.
Mark Family
April 23, 2020
Sending prayers to the entire Collins family during this sad time. Rest in eternal peace, Mr. Collins.
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