Alice E. Collins
July 23, 2011

Alice E. Collins

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Alice was born January 16, 1934 in Ann Arbor, MI. to Gerald and Christine 'Deanhofer' Butler. She graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1951 and the University of Michigan in 1954. Alice married Joe Collins on June 3, 1959. They lived in Champaign, ILL and Mitchell, S.D. and moved to Fremont in 1970. Alice spent most of her working years as a Register Nurse at the Fremont Area Medical Center, retiring in 1996.

Alice was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Fremont. She was a volunteer at the church and also for Low Income Ministry.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Joe Collins on July 10 of this year.

Survivors:
4 Daughters - Teri and husband Mike West of Arvada, CO.
Kelly and husband Jeff Husen of Fremont
Kathleen and husband Mike Huffman of Blue Springs, MO.
Mary and husband Mark Luther of Hooper
3 Sons - Joseph Collins of Lincoln
Brian and wife Laura Collins of Colorado Springs, CO.
Kevin and wife Marie Collins of Honolulu, HI.
17 grandchildren
2 great grandchildren
1 great grandson(expected soon)

2 Sisters - Pat and Diane
Brother - Jerry

The funeral will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday at St. James Episcopal Church. Burial will follow in Ridge cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Odyssey Hospice. Visitation will be Wednesday 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.


Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com


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Visitation
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
With Family from 6pm to 8pm
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Service
St. James' Episcopal
301 East 5th Street
Fremont, Ne  68025
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Interment
Ridge Cemetery
1761 W. Linden
Fremont, NE  68025
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Condolences(8)

  1. Charlene Walter Donnelly
    Oh, my goodness! I'm so sorry to hear of your Moms passing so soon after your Dad. I can see you kids in that big white house by the Park. I was so amazed by all of the hustle and bustle in that house. You can certainly be proud of your parents. God Bless! Charlene Walter Donnelly
  2. Susie Krejci
    Alice Collins Family, My sympathy to your family. I worked with your Mom at the Fremont Hospital...She was one of the first nurses I followed during my orientation back in June 1982. I will always remember her smile and kindness she showed this "new nurse"....I learned organization skills from Alice that I still use today. God Bless your Family, Susie Krejci
  3. Donna Collins Ellis
    To all my Collins cousins, my heart goes out to you all. I can't imagine the pain and loss you must all be feeling. Hold on to one another and take care of yourselves and hold on to all the wonderful, loving memories - those are what will get you through.
  4. June Westphal
    Crazy Old Alice,(it had to be said) she was one of my favorite people to work with all those over night shifts in Peds. We had great laughs even tho we were busy. She was quite the character and I thoroughly enjoyed her. She had such an infectious smile and crazy stories. She must of missed your dad too much. They are both together again and in a better place. I am truly sorry this happened so close to you losing your dad. The memories should keep them both alive in your hearts for a very long time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. June
  5. Pearl and Tom Stork
    Dear Kids of Alice and Joe, We are so sorry to see that your mom passed away and to learn that you just lost your dad. What great parents you all had. We lived across the street on Monroe when you were all growing up. I remember so many funny things that happened when you were kids, but now all those memories is what you will have to cling to as a family. God be close to you during this very sad time. Our sincere sympathy to all of you. Tom, Pearl, Lisa and Mark
  6. Beth Bell
    Dear Collins Family, Very sad news hearing about your mom passing. So soon after your dad just means they couldn't be a part. I can remember going to visit Alice at the hospital with Kathy one time and thought she must really love being with all of these babies. She worked all of those crazy hours so we had to be quiet on the days when she was home sleeping. Boy was that hard. My love and prayers are with all of you during this time. Beth (Hein) Bell
  7. Harris and Diane Harvey
    Dear Collins Family. There just aren't the right words to write for saying how very sorry we are about your Mother,so soon after your Dad's passing. They had love for each other,that we can understand,being marriied as long as them. They just couldn't live without each other and I pray that gives you all peace that that is what was meant to be. With much love and sympathy. Harris and Diane Harvey
  8. Chris (Shada) Legband
    Much love and prayers to the family. May the Lord continue to wrap his arms around you all during this difficult time.
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