Mildred Florence Collard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mildred Florence Collard of Topeka, Kansas, who passed away on December 21, 2020 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John C. Dechand and Barbara Rose Dechand (Artzer); her husband Joseph E. Collard Sr.; her son Joseph Collard Jr.; her siblings, Albert, Ralph Dechand, Rosella Hewitt and Mary Louise Kirkwood; her son-in-law Lee Harrison; and her grandson John Harrison.
She is survived by: her children, Cathy Harrison of Topeka, Connie Cooper (Ron) of Wharton, TX and John Collard (Janet) of Longview, TX; her daughter-in-law Junilla Collard of Parker, TX; and her sisters, Barbara Gudenkauf and Theresa Desch. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Joseph Church sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603.
