Hildegarde A. Collins

Hildegarde A. Collins, 79, of Denison, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2006 at her home. She was born on November 22, 1926 in Sheboygan, WI, the daughter of Milton and Hilda Schrameyer Schorer. She was a member of the Lutheran church. She was a proponent of health and fitness and was active with the Healthwise 55 program. She was married to Loren A. Collins, whom preceded her in death on December 17, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister. Survivors include one daughter, Connie A. Collins and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Private inurnment will take place in Welda Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester Rd., Topeka, KS 66617 or KSU Cancer Center, 1 Chalmers Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506 or Jackson County Friends of Hospice, 1100 Columbine Dr., Holton, KS 66436.