Patricia Collins

Patricia A. "Pat" Collins, age 78, of Bagley, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Fennimore with her loving family by her side. She was born March 14, 1938, in Livingston, the daughter of Peter and Elsie (Radtke) Whitish. Pat graduated from Livingston High School. On February 24, 1962, she was united in marriage to Larry W. Collins at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fennimore. After their marriage, Pat helped Larry on the farm and raised her family. In 1981, they moved to Bagley and she was employed at Bloomington Meats until her retirement in April 2013. Pat enjoyed crocheting, reading, spending time with her grandchildren and keeping up with their activities.

Survivors include her children: Peter Collins; Rochester, MN; Paul Collins, Bloomington; Mary Ann Collins, Lancaster; Linda (Rod) Redman, Prairie du Chien; nine grandchildren: Mathew (Erica), Kristin, Evan, and Drew Collins; Samantha and Jordan (fiance Rachel Reuter) Redman; Tyler and Janyl Kozelka and Tristen Kautman; a brother, Jim (Laurie) Whitish, Fennimore; a brother-in-law, Dennis (Dawne) Collins, Mt Ida; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; a brother, Joe Whitish; sisters: Mary (Max) Dersch and Margaret Wilhelm.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in St. Lawrence O'Toole Cemetery, Mt. Hope. A Celebration of Life was on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the church basement with a 4:45 p.m. parish rosary. Friends also called on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services in the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Patricia A. Collins Memorial Fund has been established. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Bloomington is assisting the family.