James J. Collins 1893-1931

COLLINS, HAYES, ECKLUND, EFFERTZ, SIMON, GILLESPIE, KELLY, WILSON

Posted By: Ann Krumme (email)
Date: 3/15/2009 at 18:18:18

The remains of James J. Collins, former Waukon boy, whose death took place from chronic myocarditis in West End Hospital, Chicago, last Thursday, arrived here by the forenoon train Saturday. They were met at the depot by relatives and friends and a detachment of the American Legion, as the deceased was a world war veteran, and taken to the home of his cousin, J. B. Collins.

James J. Collins was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Collins and was born in Waukon August 29, 1893, and resided here until attaining young manhood. For a number of years past he has been been employed in a claim agency in Chicago. His father preceded him in death some years ago and he is survived by his mother, residing with her daughter, Genevieve, at St. Paul, and four other sisters as follows: Mrs. Albert Hayes, St. Paul; Mrs. E. J. Ecklund, Norwood, Minn.; Mrs. E. P. Effertz, Winona, Minn.; Mrs. Glen Simon, Rockford, Ill., all of whom met the remains of the dear departed son and brother on their arrival here and have the sympathy of many friends in their sorrow.

The funeral was held Monday forenoon following requiem mass at St. Patrick’s church and burial took place in the family lot in Mount Olivet cemetery with military honors.

Besides the members of the family of the deceased the following from other points were in attendance at the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. James Gillespie, LaCrescent, Minn., Miss Elizabeth Gillespie, LaCrosse; Mr. and Mrs. George Kelly, Desoto, Wis.; Miss Kathryn Kelly, Mrs. Thomas Wilson, St. Paul.

~Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror, February 11, 1931