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Kimberly Collins Obituary

Kimberly Collins
Born: October 12, 1952 in Hinsdale, IL
Died: February 25, 2025 in Ottawa, IL
Kimberly Collins, 72, of Ottawa, formerly of Westmont, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at her home.
Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.
Kimberly was born October 12, 1952, in Hinsdale, IL, to William and Elaine (Wells) Collins.
Kimberly attended Hinsdale Central High School. She was then a long time resident of Colorado before moving back to Westmont. She worked for many years as a secretary and in her free time, enjoyed collecting gnomes, playing lottery scratchers, and especially being with her family.
She is survived by her sisters, Kathleen Yackley and Amy (Jeff) Jodis; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Elaine; her brothers, William and James Collins, and her brother in law, John Yackley.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com
Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory
1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350
815-433-0300
www.ottawafuneralhome.com

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Mar. 6, 2025.

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