Joseph Franklin Bolin MD

At 9:30 am, Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at St. John's Hospice and in the presence of his family, Dr. Joseph Franklin Bolin left this life to be reunited with his family in Heaven. Joe was born in Denver, Colorado to Charles and Freeda Bolin on September 10, 1942. He married Janette Unterbrink on April 30, 1966. He is survived by his ever loving wife of 47 years, Janette Bolin, his two daughters, Jessica (Derek) Moss and Amanda Bolin; two sisters, Mary (John) Smith and Linda (Darrell) Pape; two grandchildren, Leighton and Olivia Moore and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two children, Brent Charles and Laura Elizabeth Bolin and his mother and father. Joe grew up in the St. Louis area. He graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1960, attended the St. Louis College of Pharmacy from which he graduated and then worked as a pharmacist at a number of pharmacies including Ricci's Pharmacy in Bethalto, IL for five years. He then decided to study medicine and graduated from Chicago Medical School in 1974. His residency was at SIU Medical School in Springfield, followed by his fellowship at St. Louis University Medical School. Dr. Bolin completed his medical education and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary medicine. Dr. Bolin practiced at Central Illinois Allergy and Respiratory Clinic in Springfield from 1978 until the early 1990's. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1983 and was slowly forced to give up the career that he loved so much. Joe had a great love for golf, bird hunting and fishing. Thankfully, with the help of his friend and helper Tim Wilkins he was able to enjoy these things all these years. Visitation: 4-7 pm, Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Staab funeral Home. Lie-in-State: 10-11 am, Friday, September 20, 2013 at St. John's United Church of Christ, 7456 Lake Street, Moro, IL. Funeral Service: 11 am, Friday, September 20, 2013 at St. Johns United Church of Christ in Moro, IL, with Reverend Lori Schafer and Reverend Kenneth Cox officiating. Burial will be at St. John's United Church of Christ Cemetery in Moro. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ; Kumler Outreach Ministries or a Charity of your choice.