Barbara Collins

Barbara Collins, 78, of Winamac, passed away Jan. 6. She was born to the late Louis and Rosaleen (Kelly) Hamilton on Sept. 25, 1946 in Pontiac, Michigan.
Barbara attended Michigan State University and received a degree from Valparaiso University.
She married Dennis G. Collins on July 14, 1979. They resided in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico from 1981-2009 where they attended the Union Church. Barbara attended the First United Methodist Church of Winamac. She proudly supported the Democratic Party, enjoyed volunteering and charity work and participated in the International Friendship Club.
Barbara is survived by her husband Dennis G. Collins; her son Glenn Collins of Loudonville, Ohio; brother Michael Hamilton of Lansing, Michigan; and sister-in-law Martha Collins of Hobart.
She is preceded in death by her parents Louis and Rosaleen (Kelly) Hamilton.
Visitation was held from noon until the time of service at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Winamac on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Graveside service took place on Monday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. EST at Evergreen Memorial Park in Hobart.
Barbara’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the Collins family at www.RansFuneralHomes.com.
(Pulaski County Journal — Jan. 15, 2025)