William Collins

William D. "Bill" Collins, 82, of rural Piqua, Kansas, died Friday, January 10, 2014 at the Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola. Bill was born August 18, 1931, at rural Piqua, Kansas, the son of John "Mike" and Lucy Elizabeth (Wilson) Collins. He grew up on the Collins farm south of Piqua and served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954. On February 7, 1953, Bill married Mary L. "Babe" Specht at St. Martin's Catholic Church at Piqua. They have always made their home and farmed at Piqua. Bill was a member of St. Martin's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus at Piqua. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. SURVIVORS: His wife of 60 years: Mary L. "Babe" Collins of the home 5 Children: Judy Ann Johnson & husband, Dave of Buffalo Lake, KS, Robert D. Collins & wife, Dixie of Piqua, KS, Tim Collins & wife, Dina of Augusta, KS, Carol Ann Mayfield & husband, Monte of Derby, KS and Betty Jo Cantrell & husband, Shawn of Fredonia, KS 9 Grandchildren & 4 Great Grandchildren 3 Brothers: David Collins of Yates Center, KS, Ike Collins and Glen Collins & wife, Connie all of Piqua, KS 1 Sister: Martha Cook of Yates Center, KS He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Donna Eisenbart and Marcella Dixon. PARISH ROSARY: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Piqua prior to mass FUNERAL MASS: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, following the rosary at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Piqua BURIAL: St. Martin's Cemetery, Piqua, KS IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: Memorials are suggested to Friends for Life at Yates Center. Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. You may sign the guest book online or leave a condolence at www.iolafuneral.com .