Cheryl Elizabeth Collins Arndts, 49, or Leesburg, FL, lost her seven month battle with leukemia on July 9, 2015. Cheryl was born in Muskegon, MI to Karen Bullerman Collins and Joseph Collins. She’s resided in Florida for the past 20 years. Cheryl loved the Canadian band RUSH and formed an internet fan group that boasted thousands of members. She was blessed to see them one last time in May when they appeared in Tampa. She is survived by the best friend and companion Steve Bryan of Leesburg, FL; her mother, Karen Oakes, of Whitehall, MI; her five sisters and four brothers; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and three sons. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Cook; her father Joseph Collins; her stepfather, Charles Oakes; her sister-in-law, Lisa Oakes and nephew Derek Oakes. Per her wishes, she will be returned to MI for burial with her son Stevie.
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