John J. Polaha

Dear Carol,
Frank and I were so sad to hear about John´s passing and send heartfelt condolences to you and your family. John was certainly a special person who accomplished so much and gave much to his community, besides being a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will be sorely missed.

The Alumni Association of St. Mary of the Plains extends sympathy to you, Carol, and your family on the death of John!
Being a great friend and an active Alumni, he will be missed! God Bless each of you!!

Dear Carol and family,
We are so sorry to hear about John's passing. Sending our love and prayers to your entire family. May he rest in peace.

Dear CarolAnn and family, our sincerest sympathy on the passing of your husband, father, grandfather, uncle. My sister and I have fond memories growing up as children in our mother's (Elizabeth) large Lanshe family with with Aunt Justine and Uncle Andrew et al. We were happy to reconnect more recently as adults with John at cousin Ruth´s funeral at the monastery. We will be thinking of you all in the coming days.

To my dear first cousin, Carol and her lovely family,
I came to meet John in 1963 in a philosophy class at St. Mary of the Plains where I was a freshman as well as John. I remember him to be handsome, more mature than the typical freshman guy; plus, smart, fun and with a great smile. When we chatted before class started, he mentioned he was in "Viet Nam" during his time in the service to the USA. I was so naive and had not heard of Viet Nam? I soon learned a lot about Viet Nam. Over the years I would see Carol and John at the Kimminau family reunions in Kansas, they visited me in Chicago, and I visited them in their home in Vineland. John in our Kimminau cousins' circle always considered John a Cousin. He maintained his welcoming demeanor and always the gentleman throughout his life. When Carol started dating John as college students at St. Mary of the Plains, I thought what a beautiful couple. And that they were, inside and outside - a beautiful couple. A well lived life.
John, we will miss you. May your soul be resting in heaven. Blessings to Carol and her family during these grieving times. May your beautiful memories of John especially as your husband, father and grandfather, sustain you throughout your lives.
First Cousin, Diane

I am truly sorry for your loss and please know that my heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Dear Carol & Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of John´s passing. We will cherish the memories of him and the time we spent with you, John and your family both at Sacred Heart and Capri Pool. Through God´s mercy May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to the Polaha family. May the Lord give you strength dealing with John's passing during this very sad time. RIP John.