James Collins Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Collins of Deer Creek, Minnesota, who passed away on October 15, 2021, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Collins to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Nicholas and Jessie Opal Collins (Bishop); his brother-in-law Larry McMartin; his niece Carrie Hildebrandt; and his nephew Ray Bohm.
He is survived by: his former wife Betty DeRaad; his wife Sandra "Sandi" Ruth Cerney (Schabow); his sons, Mike Collins (Sarah) of Deer Creek, Marc Collins (Barb) of Albert Lea, Brian Cerney (Pricilla) of Dayton, OH and Bruce Cerney (Tamie) of Glenwood; his grandchildren, Tyler Cerney (Megan), Trevor Cerney (Janae), Holly Cerney (Mac), Tommy Collins (Samantha Kirckof), Bobbi Haller (Nate), Sydney Collins, Bryce Collins, Haley Wiese (Derek), Missy Blank (Jordan), Jesse Collins, Miranda Cerney and Meghan Cerney; his great grandchildren, Gaius, Greyson, Emma, Lila, Tatum, Jarod, Keira, Alli, Harper, Nolan, Addison and Rylee Rose; and his siblings, Lorraine Ferguson (Owen) of Blooming Prairie, Joyce McMartin of Claremont, Imogene Opdahl (Luther) of Emmons, Gary Collins (Marcene) of Deer Creek and Carol Hildebrandt of Alexandria. He is also survived by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and tending.
