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- Correne T. Collar, age 79, of Neenah passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2015 with her family at her side. She was born on September 28, 1935 in Appleton, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa (Niewenhuis) Kohl. On October 9, 1954 she married Donald W. Collar at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Appleton. The marriage was blessed with five children and 60 wonderful years. After her children were grown, she was employed by Prospera Credit Union, Elwer's Pharmacy, and Consumer Prescription Center. Correne loved Hughes Chocolate, cooking and baking, especially making candy and desserts for her family and friends. She had a deep love for all animals. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, spending time at the cottage up north, family get-togethers and vacations, and her annual Christmas shopping trips to Chicago with her daughters and granddaughters.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Don; children: Steve (Cindy) Collar, Neenah, Julie (Rick) Schmidt, Madison, Amy (Mark) Schoen, Appleton, Sara (Nick) Van Dyke, Neenah; grandchildren: Nate (Kendra) Collar, Adam Collar, Sam Collar, Ryan (Fiancee Arwa) Schmidt, Logan Schmidt, Alissa (Bryan) Strelka, Andrew Schoen, Kenzie Van Dyke, Jake Van Dyke; sisters: Joann St. Marie, Appleton, Shirley (Reg) Lamers, Long Grove, IL; a brother, Don (Jackie) Kohl, Appleton; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son, Anthony; and three sisters: Bernice, Joyce, and Kathy.
The Memorial Mass for Correne will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church (900 Geiger St., Neenah) with Fr. Larry Seidl officiating. Friends will be received directly at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of Mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.
Westgor Funeral Home
205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 722-7151
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The family would like to thank the staffs of: Community Care (especially Jackie K. and Tracey), ThedaCare at Home Hospice, Atrium Post-Acute Care, 5 Center at Theda Clark, Azura Memory Care, and Matthews Senior Living for the compassionate care given to Correne.
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Dear Mom,
You were a fantastic wife, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Love, Your Family
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1935 - 2015 (79 years)
