JEFFERSON COUNTY KANSAS - Death: Jona H. COLLINS

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The Perry Mirror-Times
Jefferson County
Thursday
August 31, 1961

Jona H. Collins.

Jona H. COLLINS, son of Henry Clay and Elizabeth Collins, was born in 
Anderson, Illinois, January 20, 1877. Departed this life in the 
Winchester hospital, August 18, 1961 at the age of 84 years, 6 months, 
and 29 days. He moved with his parents at the age of 4 years to 
Jefferson County, where he reamined except for 6 years he and his 
family spent in Wallace County, they returned to a farm close to Perry 
where he continued farming until 1937, when he moved to Perry.

He joined the Methodist Church at the Oak Grove Community Church that 
later transferred to Perry.

He was a hard worker as long as his health permitted and was a good 
neighbor and had a great love for children. He is survived by his wife, 
a son, Harry L. Collins, R. 5, Topeka; Mrs. Bessie GOOD, Perry; 5 
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and many friends.

Funeral services were Monday August 21 at the Methodist Church.