Area death

Charles Edward "Eddy" Collins, 61, of Marion died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 at his home. He was a Vietnam veteran and served as a police officer for 15 years. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Monday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Rev. Don Collins officiating. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Burial is at Old Bethel Cemetery in Union County.