Diane "Dede" Collins's obituary , Passed away on February 11, 2020 in Park Ridge, Illinois

Diane "Dede" Collins

March 22, 1943 - February 11, 2020 (76 years old)

Park Ridge, Illinois

Diane "Dede" Collins's obituary , Passed away on February 11, 2020 in Park Ridge, Illinois

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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes

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Diane "Dede" Collins

March 22, 1943 - February 11, 2020 (76 years old)

Park Ridge, Illinois

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Diane Collins Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Diane Collins (Park Ridge, Illinois), born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 76, on February 11, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Andrew Pinasco and Elvira "Vera" Raffin of Chicago, IL.. She is survived by: her husband Marshall J. Collins, Jr. of Greenville; her children, Pamela Olafsson (Olafur) of Park Ridge, IL, Marshall J. Collins, III (Vera Beth) of Charlotte, NC and Rebecca Kelly (Thomas) of Greenville; her grandchildren, Bjorn, William, Lukas Olafsson, Roman, Alexander, Tessa, Lola Kelly, Mary and Andrew Collins; and her siblings-in-law, Dennis and Janet Collins of Downers Grove, IL.. She is also survived by her cousins and connect her husband with extended relatives.

Throughout her many years living with Parkinson's disease, Dede never lost sight of who she was and never let her disease define her.

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February 17, 2020

Jack and Barbara Raffin planted 10 trees


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February 15, 2020

Steve Passaneau lit a candle


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February 15, 2020

Steve Passaneau sent flowers

“In loving memory of Diane Collins, MY thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I have so many great memories of your mom and family growing up in Park Ridge. She is now resting and in peace. -Steve Passaneau”


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February 14, 2020

Don & Liz Allegretti, John & Jill Pankus sent flowers

“In loving memory of Diane Collins, May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Diane was a beautiful soul outside and inside. Lots of fond memories of her. Lots of love. Xoxo”


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Tue

Feb 18

Visitation

Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes Downtown Chapel
639 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601

Tue

Feb 18

Rosary

Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes Downtown Chapel
639 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601

Wed

Feb 19

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
307 Gower St, Greenville, SC 29611

Wed

Feb 19

Burial

Woodlawn Memorial Park
1 Pine Knoll Dr, Greenville, SC 29609

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