Ray Collins Obituary

Collins, Ray G. 49, of Elgin, beloved husband of Joyce nee Schaecher, loving son of Raymond and Yvonne Collins, dear brother of Regina and Joanne Collins. Employed by American Imaging Management. Funeral Services 10:00 A.M., Monday, February 22 at Willow Creek Community Church in the chapel, South Barrington. Visitation Sunday 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Laird Funeral Home 310 S. State St. (Rt. 31) Elgin and Monday 9:00 A.M. until services in church. Burial in Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin. 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices. com

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 20, 2010.
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My condolences to the Collins family. I grew up watching Ray play ball @ Cole Park.

Gray E Shelton
Simeon High School

Gray E. Shelton

Friend

October 8, 2022

Jamie Mayes

Friend

February 14, 2020

Joyce Ray was my boy. The God father of my daughter Latia and my friend. I can't get him out of my mind. I miss him. I pray that God continues to bring you comfort.

Dennis Banks

December 17, 2010

I've just become aware of Ray's transition to his heavenly home. Like so many others, my prayers and love go out to the Collins family. In addition to being a scholar athlete, Ray was simply a blessing to all of us at Mendel. May God's continued blessings and peace be with the Collins family.

Chuck Norris '78'

Chuck Norris

July 26, 2010

My sincere condolences to the Collins family.Ray was a freshman Bball player when I was a senior football player at Mendel.Ray was a great guy who had a historic career.RIP.classof75

andrew bell

February 26, 2010

I offer my deepest condolences to the Collins family. Ray was a leader both on and off the court. He was a true friend and he will be missed.
Dave Ireland Class of '78.

David Ireland

February 26, 2010

May your memories of Ray's life and love comfort you during this difficult time. My brother and cousins went to Mendel, so as the "little sister" I was a huge Mendel fan and remember watching Ray on the basketball court and baseball field. Condolences to the Collins family

Letitia Lovely Robinson

February 25, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Collins family. Ray provided many thrills for all of us on the basketball court that will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Evangelist Darryl Washington
Mendel Class of 1978

Evangelist Darryl Washington

February 24, 2010

I would like to express my most sincere condolences to the Collins family. Although I did not hang out with Ray personally, I always remember him to be a nice guy who brought many thrills to the old Mendel gymnasium.

Evangelist Darryl Washington
Mendel Class of 1978

Evangelist Darryl Washington

February 24, 2010

I'm very sorry for your loss Joyce.
I'll miss you Ray. Sorry we never got that dinner at Jimmy's. I look fowarding to firing up the grill with you in the Lord's house one day. Until then, enjoy paradise my brother.

Ryan Brennan

February 24, 2010

My deepest sympathy and condolence to your family at this difficuly time. We only met Ray a few times, outside with the neighbors, he always was friendly! He sure took pride in his yard, the nicest yard on the block!
God Bless you in this time of loss.

Brown Family

February 23, 2010

The Ray Collins family: I'm very sorry for your loss! I didn't know Ray personally, but I had Nebraska Basketball season tickets when Ray played for the Cornhuskers. I always enjoyed watching him play, he played hard with alot of heart. I know he will be greatly missed. Rod Remmers, a Husker fan

Rod Remmers

February 23, 2010

Joyce, Collins Family and Schaecher Family, I am so sad to hear the news of Ray's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. My deepest sympathy. May your fond memories and the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time.

Janet Prochaska

February 23, 2010

My condolences to the entire Collins Family. Our lost here on earth is definitely heaven's gain. Ray will be missed. May god bless.

Mike "Luck" Luckett, Mendel'78

February 23, 2010

Joyce, it's been years but just want you to know that Ray was a really good friend and team mate. If it weren't for him, I would have never played basketball for Nebraska. There were so many good times and the memories will definitely live on.
- Eric Williams and family

Eric Williams

February 22, 2010

Ray we had many of battles on the basketball court I'll miss you God bless you

Cliff Danzy

February 22, 2010

The man to have a jump shot and teach me as a sophomore how to shoot was a true blessing. Ray, I Gerald E. Fullman Jr. and the Fullman Family give our condolences to your family.

Gerald E. Fullman Jr.

February 22, 2010

Joyce:
We are truly sorry about Ray. I didn't know that he was sick. Sorry we did not get to know Ray very well with us all being so far from each other. You are in our prays. Love, Jeanette

Jeanette Griffiths-Churchill

February 22, 2010

My prayers and condolences go out to your wife and family.

Ray no doubt u are a true Mendel legend.

Tony Mapp "class of 78"

February 22, 2010

My prayers are with your family at this time. I played basketball with Ray, as he was a freshman and I was a senior. A fellow team-mate contacted me this week-end, to share the news of Ray's homegoing with me. We had only positive fun memories of our short time that year with him.

Gregory Page

February 22, 2010

To Joyce and the Family of the Collins I like to send my deepest sympathy and Condolence.
Ray was always a great friend to me and helped me out I haa a lot of good times and wonderful memories with Ray I will always remember Ray A Great Friend.

Julian Al Hudson

Julian Hudson

February 22, 2010

To Joyce and the Family of the Collins I like to send my deepest sympathy and Condolence.
Ray was always a great friend to me and helped me out I haa a lot of good times and wonderful memories with Ray I will always remember Ray A Great Friend.

Julian Al Hudson

Julian Hudson

February 22, 2010

Ray was always a man among men he will be truly missed. May God and peace be with his family.

Hershell Coffey Jr.

February 22, 2010

To the family Of Ray and on behalf of the Mendel Alumni Association, please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. I shall move his info to the Elite Mendel Monarchs file to join all our fellow Alumni who have passed before us.
May God Bless.

Ron Dubin

February 22, 2010

The Rochelle Family sends their deepest sympathy out to the Collins Family.

I have lost a long time friend, even though we had not been in touch for the last several years he was never to far from my thoughts.

I would like you to take a moment; bow our heads and say a prayer for Ray and the Collins Family.

-Michael Roach Rochelle "Class 78"

Michael Rochelle

February 22, 2010

My condolences to the Collins Family. Ray will be missed by many. Ray will always hold a special place in our hearts. As a Mendel Man he stood tall and led by example. God bless you !!!

Robert Jenkins III

February 22, 2010

My deep felt emotions and condolences go ouy to Joyce & The Collins Family.Ray was a great friend during high school and colleague after that.I will never forget the inspiration,joy and laughter he brought all of us at Mendel Catholic Prep.You will be truly missed.

Downtown Kenny Brown "78"

Kenneth Brown

February 22, 2010

I remember Ray as a role model in our working class neighborhood. We watched as he went about the business of being responsible. He never disappointed. I am also thankful to his parents and siblings. God Bless. Michael Hampton( class of 82)

February 21, 2010

God bless You Raybone you will be missed by us all! You were a top notch guy! Godspeed my good friend and Mendel classmate.
Remember the doctors dance group and the Mendel dances?? We all had a blast! '78 forever

Darwin Adams

February 21, 2010

I send my sincerest condolences to the Collins family. I pray that God's goodness, compassion and kindness comfort you at this time. Ray was an inspiration by the character he exhibited through competition in athletics while maintaining a walk of humble confidence. We thank you for sharing Ray with us.
God Bless!

Shane Price

February 21, 2010

To the Collins Family. Our condolences to you and the family. Ray, you sat me down one day and told me what being a Mendel Man was about, in the classroom,on the baseball diamond, and basketball court. Thank you for those sage words and tough love, I carried it with me forever. We will always love you brother!

William Cooper, Mendel'80'

February 21, 2010

My condolences to the collins family, you are in my prayers. As a underclassman on the frosh-soph basketball sqaud, ray would excite and amaze me with his skills, I learned alot from him on and off the hardwood. Thanks for the memories ray, you wll be sorely missed. Herman Ousley Jr, class of 80.

Herman Ousley Jr

February 21, 2010

From a former competitor, Ray was a "class act". My God bless you with eternal favor and peace! My condolences to the entire Collins family.

Ray Rhone

February 21, 2010

My condolences to the Collins family. Ray, thank you for giving us something special on Friday and Saturday nights in the Chicago Catholic League. You were and continue to be an inspiration to a lot of the Mendel Monarch Family. You taught me a lot about the game of basketball and baseball and how to compete. Thank you Ray.
William Cooper
Mendel Monarch
Class of "80"

February 21, 2010

My condolences and prayers to the Collins Family. Another good young brother gone to soon.

Eric Rouse

February 21, 2010

My prayers and condolences go out to your wife and family.

I will always remember the excitement and pride you brought to the Mendel family during our high school days.

Rest in peace my brother.

Michael Wallace
Mendel Class of 78'

You were d

Michael Wallace

February 21, 2010

My condolences to the Collins family.


Michael "Ice" Rembert, Mendel '78

February 21, 2010

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Collins family. We his Mendel brothers feel a deep sense of loss as one of our own takes his place with God. His spirit will live on in our hearts and minds.


Kelvin Lovely, Mendel "78"

February 21, 2010

Susan and I offer our heartfelt condolences to Joyce and her family during this time. We feel honored to have known Ray and we know that his presence in our lives has been a blessing.

Larry & Susan Lyday

February 21, 2010

In the Mendel family, Ray will always be remembered as the Best of the Best. Our prayers go out to Ray's family.

Warren McBride

February 21, 2010

I shall remember Ray every time I make a pulled pork roast! :) My condolences to Joyce and the rest of the Collins family. May he rest in peace.

Peter Novicki

February 21, 2010

Tony & Raquel Jackson
Mendel Class of 78'.

February 21, 2010

Ray will always be in all of our hearts forever! Mentally and physically he showed strength during adverse situations. I'm proud to call him my friend, teammate and brother!!!! Most definitely A Mendel Man!!!! Godspeed Raybone....

Jamie Mayes

February 21, 2010

My condolences to the Collins family. Ray will always be remembered as an outstanding Mendel Man!!!! I will never forget all the great things he has done as my friend and teammate!

Jamie Mayes, Mendel "78"

February 21, 2010

My condolences to the Collins family. His success will always be a part of the Mendel family legacy.

Derrick Davis, Mendel '76

February 20, 2010

Joyce, our hearts go out to you. We pray the Lord will comfort you as only He can. Ray will be missed.

Toni & Jim Starostka

February 20, 2010

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