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Joseph Kolar Obituary

Kolar, Joseph Richard Beloved husband of Janice nee Radloff; Loving father of Sandra (James) Bartolotta, Douglas (Carrie) Kolar, Kevin (fiancée Mindy Buhrmester) Kolar, Craig (Jamie) Kolar and Brad (Amanda) Kolar; Proud grandfather of Anthony and Mia Bartolotta, Micah, Judah, Joseph Richard and Elanor Kolar; Dear son of the late Joseph and Genevieve Kolar; Fond brother of Sandy (Don) Sittler, Jim (Tammy) Kolar and Carol (Don) Roelle; Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park. Lying in State Thursday 9:00 a.m. until time of service 10:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7800 W. McCarthy Road, Palos Heights. Interment Cedar Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674, www.heart.org, would be appreciated. 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com

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Published by SouthtownStar on Aug. 28, 2012.

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Dr. Charles Horne

April 3, 2013

Just recently learned of Joe's passing. The Horne family (Dr. Charles and my sister-law Mrs. Judy (James) Horne) semd their deepest sympathies.

Roland Swanson

September 5, 2012

Very sorry to hear about Joe's passing.. I have many fond memories of Joe and we will keep his family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Sandy Sittler

August 31, 2012

Forever in my heart.

Dawn Ingersoll

August 31, 2012

Dear Jan and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Hoping you will find strength and support to get thru the difficult days.

Paula Klenk - Everett

August 30, 2012

Your family is in my prayers. I went to Clissold and MPHS with him and will remember the great times we had growing up together.

Jill Lubbe

August 30, 2012

With fond, loving memories of Uncle Rick! My love and sympathy go out to Doug, Kevin, Craig, Brad and Jan. I love you and miss you all.

Excel Windows

August 29, 2012

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Linda Kolar

August 29, 2012

My Heart and Soul goes out to you and all of the Family. I will always have fond memories' of Rick and the Family times we shared. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

American Heart Association

August 29, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

marc kolar

August 28, 2012

I will always have memory's of my uncle rick.

Dawn Pendley

August 28, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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