It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Francis Collins of DeSoto, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on July 1, 2022. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Francis Collins to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Leo C. Collins and Beulah M. Collins (Crowell); his former life partner Wanda Collins; and his sister Roseann Hughes. He is survived by : his former life partner Wanda Louise Craig; his wife Margaret Collins of DeSoto; his children, Vicki Geistdorfer (Allen) of DeSoto, Michael Collins (Pam) of DeSoto, David Collins (Christopher Schultz) of Champaign, Krystal Pearce (Greg) of Carterville and Jenny York-Walker of Cambria; and his grandchildren, Jason Barnes (Amy), Julie Hertz (Mike), Jarrod Geistdorfer (Dorie), Christopher Collins, Hayley Jannings (Aaron), William Pearce, Isabelle Pearce, Emma Walker and Madilynn Walker. He is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home