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LouAnn Collins
1953 - 2026
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LouAnn Collins Obituary
Apr 11, 1953 - Jan 1, 2026
Norwalk
LouAnn Collins, 72, of Norwalk, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Gardens of North Olmstead.
She was born April 11, 1953, in Norwalk, to John Lenhart and Eva Schweiss. She was a 1972 graduate of St. Paul High School, raised her family, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was an avid Browns Football and Cleveland Guardians fan and enjoyed word searches.
She is survived by her daughter, Jodi (Randy Swihart) Judge of Bellville; siblings, William "Bill" Lenhart, Thomas Stanton, and Beverlee Stanton; grandchildren, Thomas Clinker, Olivia Clinker, Morgan Clinker, Hannah Francis, Natalie Judge Singh, and Luca Greenawald.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David Collins; daughter, Melissa Ann Rupp; and siblings, Kathleen "Kitty" Baker and John Stanton.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. Private interment will be at a later date.
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