Mary Elizabeth Collins' Obituary
Decatur – Mary E. Collins, 73, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL.
Mary was born October 30, 1950, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Wayne and Iva (Ernst) Baker. A homemaker, Mary married Dennis C. Collins on November 14, 1970, at Grace United Methodist Church, Decatur, IL.
Surviving is her husband, Dennis of Lincoln; son, Anthony Collins of Springfield; brother, William “Bill” (Connie) Baker of Decatur.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be Friday, December 8, 2023, from 1pm until the service time of 2pm, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will take place at a later date at Boiling Springs Cemetery.
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