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Jim Polich lived an amazing life. RIP
Patrick Brophy
November 15, 2023


Des Moines, Iowa
1944 - 2011 (Age 66)
Rev. James PolichDes MoinesReverend James Colin Kelly Polich passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston after a courageous battle with cancer. Father Polich was pastor at St. Augustin Parish in Des Moines for the past eleven years. Visitation will begin 2...
Read MoreJim Polich lived an amazing life. RIP
Patrick Brophy
November 15, 2023
Gone too soon and will be missed always. He lived a great life.
Patrick Brophy
November 15, 2020 | Friend
Fr. Jim will be greatly missed by us and by many at St. Augustin. He was a wonderful priest who loved what he did and was very dedicated to that. We have so many wonderful stories about Fr. that we will cherish forever. Thank you Fr. Jim for your devotion and friendship - you were like family to us. May you have eternal joy in heaven!
Paul and Kate Mitchell Family
November 27, 2011 | Des Moines, IA
He was a good friend, classmate and a good priest. He will be missed. We thank God for his call to the priesthood and for his service to us.
Nick Critelli
November 23, 2011 | Des Moines, IA
Justine, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you and your family be in God's comforting arms during this sad time.
Lisa Wulff
November 22, 2011 | Des Moines, IA
Fr. Polich will be missed. Thank you for your faithful service to the St. Augustin community and to our Lord. I look forward to his homilies as they were well prepared, thorough, meaningful, and applicable to our lives. We enjoyed your friendship over family dinners, church functions, and special occasions. God Bless!
Steve Wenham
November 22, 2011 | Des Moines, IA
My condolences to your family. God Bless Father Jim and his Soul. Thank you, Father Jim for all the wonderful things you did and serving our Lord.
Mark & Connie Lane
Mark Lane
November 22, 2011 | Knoxville, IA
Hey Cuz, You always brought a smile and I truly enoyed (and needed) your guidance. I am saddened to hear you have departed the physical life but know you are with our Lord.
Steve Radosevich
November 22, 2011 | Iowa City, IA
Thank you Father for your kindness and considerations. I will honor you in my prayers.
Pat Fisher
November 22, 2011 | Des Moines, IA