Barbara Leraan Collins Obituary
Barbara Leraan Collins in Peru, Nebraska passed away on June 7, 2026. Barbara, born on December 11, 1935, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Leraan Collins to show support.
Barbara will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Barbara will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Barbara’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Boraas and Borghild Leraan Boraas (Leraan) of Hudson, WI; her grandparents, Julius, Julia Boraas (Rygh) of Northfield, MN, Anders and Johanna Leraan (Gimse) of Superior, WI; and her sister Janet (Boraas) Corwine (Robert).
She is survived by: her son Christopher Collins (Mialisa); her grandson Andrew Collins (Diana) of River Falls, WI; her cousins, Ginny Nelson of Duluth, MN., Leslie Leraan of Duluth, MN. and Mark Leraan of Gordon, WI; her nephew Robert Corwine Jr. (Carla) of Oakland, NE; and her niece Karen Sue Stearns (Scott) of Florida.
