Helen Jean Collins Obituary
The passing of Helen Jean Collins in Ann Arbor, Michigan occurred on June 10, 2026. Helen, born on November 20, 1942 in Hammond, Indiana, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Edward Collins; her daughter Angela Collins; her grandson Michael Collins; her parents, Ernest Brilinski and Betty Brilinski; and her brother Dave Brilinski.
She is survived by: her children, Donna Collins, Eileen DeLahaye (James), Sean Collins and Joe Collins (Tammy); her grandchildren, Kelly Blanks (Gary), Chelsea Pluszczynski (Ronnie), Megan Brabaw (Chris), Jake DeLahaye (Kentice), Samantha Collins, Cheyenne Wright (Jack), Brittany Collins and Brook Sizeland (Kenneth); her great grandchildren, Colleen, Julia, Emma, Kristin, Ethan, Lyla, Penelope, Wade, Athena, Leo, Amelia and Liam; and her siblings, Norma Hulme and Leonard Brilinski. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen's name can be made to ALS of Michigan - Lou Gehrig's Disease by clicking the button to the left, or to the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Rd. #100, Southfield, MI 48033.
