BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. / LA CROSSE — Curtis M. Collins, 43, of Buffalo Grove and La Crosse passed away peacefully March 27, 2016, with his family at his side.
Born Sept. 17, 1972, in La Crosse, Wis., he graduated Deerfield High School in Illinois, and received a bachelor of arts degree from Columbia U. in Chicago. Curtis worked in his family’s business, where he was responsible for computer assisted digital design and editing. Some of the things he enjoyed most were storm watching, woodworking, hunting and especially visiting close family in Wisconsin.
Curtis is survived by his parents, Michael and Alice (Lorenz) Collins; sister, Michelle (Cacciatore); brother, Christopher; sister-in-law, Susan (McVicker) Collins; nieces and nephews, Matthew, Joseph and Sara Cacciatore, Sydney, Chloe and Kyle Collins; and former wife and loving friend, Sharla McEachron. His large family includes many special aunts, uncles and cousins.
Curtis was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gifford and Rita (Roggensack) Collins; and maternal grandparents, Elmer and Ruth (Powell) Lorenz; one aunt; and a loving cousin.
Before being cremated, Curtis donated organs and tissues to Gift Of Hope. He wishes that those who receive these gifts might know a better life. Per his request, his ashes will be spread on his favorite aunt and uncle’s family farm in West Salem, Wis.
Please join the family for a Remembrance of Life to be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9, at Pinstripes, 100 W. Higgins Road, S. Barrington, Ill., in honor of Curtis. A casual lunch buffet will be served.
Born Sept. 17, 1972, in La Crosse, Wis., he graduated Deerfield High School in Illinois, and received a bachelor of arts degree from Columbia U. in Chicago. Curtis worked in his family’s business, where he was responsible for computer assisted digital design and editing. Some of the things he enjoyed most were storm watching, woodworking, hunting and especially visiting close family in Wisconsin.
Curtis is survived by his parents, Michael and Alice (Lorenz) Collins; sister, Michelle (Cacciatore); brother, Christopher; sister-in-law, Susan (McVicker) Collins; nieces and nephews, Matthew, Joseph and Sara Cacciatore, Sydney, Chloe and Kyle Collins; and former wife and loving friend, Sharla McEachron. His large family includes many special aunts, uncles and cousins.
Curtis was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gifford and Rita (Roggensack) Collins; and maternal grandparents, Elmer and Ruth (Powell) Lorenz; one aunt; and a loving cousin.
Before being cremated, Curtis donated organs and tissues to Gift Of Hope. He wishes that those who receive these gifts might know a better life. Per his request, his ashes will be spread on his favorite aunt and uncle’s family farm in West Salem, Wis.
Please join the family for a Remembrance of Life to be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9, at Pinstripes, 100 W. Higgins Road, S. Barrington, Ill., in honor of Curtis. A casual lunch buffet will be served.
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. / LA CROSSE — Curtis M. Collins, 43, of Buffalo Grove and La Crosse passed away peacefully March 27, 2016, with his family at his side.
Born Sept. 17, 1972, in La Crosse, Wis., he graduated Deerfield High School in Illinois, and received a bachelor of arts degree from Columbia U. in Chicago. Curtis worked in his family’s business, where he was responsible for computer assisted digital design and editing. Some of the things he enjoyed most were storm watching, woodworking, hunting and especially visiting close family in Wisconsin.
Curtis is survived by his parents, Michael and Alice (Lorenz) Collins; sister, Michelle (Cacciatore); brother, Christopher; sister-in-law, Susan (McVicker) Collins; nieces and nephews, Matthew, Joseph and Sara Cacciatore, Sydney, Chloe and Kyle Collins; and former wife and loving friend, Sharla McEachron. His large family includes many special aunts, uncles and cousins.
Curtis was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gifford and Rita (Roggensack) Collins; and maternal grandparents, Elmer and Ruth (Powell) Lorenz; one aunt; and a loving cousin.
Before being cremated, Curtis donated organs and tissues to Gift Of Hope. He wishes that those who receive these gifts might know a better life. Per his request, his ashes will be spread on his favorite aunt and uncle’s family farm in West Salem, Wis.
Please join the family for a Remembrance of Life to be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9, at Pinstripes, 100 W. Higgins Road, S. Barrington, Ill., in honor of Curtis. A casual lunch buffet will be served.
Born Sept. 17, 1972, in La Crosse, Wis., he graduated Deerfield High School in Illinois, and received a bachelor of arts degree from Columbia U. in Chicago. Curtis worked in his family’s business, where he was responsible for computer assisted digital design and editing. Some of the things he enjoyed most were storm watching, woodworking, hunting and especially visiting close family in Wisconsin.
Curtis is survived by his parents, Michael and Alice (Lorenz) Collins; sister, Michelle (Cacciatore); brother, Christopher; sister-in-law, Susan (McVicker) Collins; nieces and nephews, Matthew, Joseph and Sara Cacciatore, Sydney, Chloe and Kyle Collins; and former wife and loving friend, Sharla McEachron. His large family includes many special aunts, uncles and cousins.
Curtis was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gifford and Rita (Roggensack) Collins; and maternal grandparents, Elmer and Ruth (Powell) Lorenz; one aunt; and a loving cousin.
Before being cremated, Curtis donated organs and tissues to Gift Of Hope. He wishes that those who receive these gifts might know a better life. Per his request, his ashes will be spread on his favorite aunt and uncle’s family farm in West Salem, Wis.
Please join the family for a Remembrance of Life to be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9, at Pinstripes, 100 W. Higgins Road, S. Barrington, Ill., in honor of Curtis. A casual lunch buffet will be served.
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