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Milo Irving Collins

December 11, 1932 — June 24, 2018

Milo Irving Collins, age 85, of Marshall passed away June 24, 2018 at Countryside AFC in Ceresco, surrounded by his loving family.

Milo was born on December 11, 1932 in Arcadia, MI to Milo I. E. and Lucille Jeannette (Rowan) Collins. He graduated from Marshall High School with the class of 1951. Milo married Kathleen Ann Van Camp on July 10, 1955 in Jonesville. They had 2 children and shared 56 loving years together until Kathleen's passing in January of 2012.

Milo enlisted into the U.S. Navy on January 7, 1952 and proudly served our country until his honorable discharge on December 8, 1955.

After his military career ended, Milo became a Millwright at the Eaton Corporation. He worked there over 40 years until his retirement in 1984.
Milo is survived by his daughter, Linda (Donald) Mawer of Frankenmuth; son, David (Nancy) Collins of Marshall; grandchildren, Kelly (Josh Zuck) Collins of Marshall, Kristy (Gerrit) Arens of Otsego, Kyle (Chani) Collins of Waco, TX, and Alex Mawer of Frankenmuth; great-granddaughter, Chloe Collins; and a great-grandson due in October; sisters, Jean (Dick) King of GA, and Barb (Bill) Haroff of Marshall; and brother, Douglas (Betty) Collins of Marshall. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Collins; and parents, Milo and Jeannette "Pat" Collins.

Visitation will be held at the Kempf Family Funeral Home, 723 Old US 27 North, Marshall Chapel on June 28, 2018 from 4-8pm. A memorial service will take place at the funeral home on June 29, 2018 at 11am with Pastor Gary Schooler officiating.

Memorial contributions are requested to Oaklawn Hospice and can be mailed to 122 High Street, Marshall, Michigan, 49068, or donate to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.

Visitation

JUN 28. 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068

Memorial Service

JUN 29. 11:00 AM (EDT)

Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068
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