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Joseph BOLIN Obituary
Joseph Franklin Bolin, MD
At 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 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, Colo., to Charles and Freeda Bolin on Sept. 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, Ill., 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 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, at Staab Funeral Home.
Lie-in-State: 10-11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at St. John's United Church of Christ, 7456 Lake St., Moro, IL.
Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at St. Johns United Church of Christ in Moro, Ill., with Rev. Lori Schafer and Rev. 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.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph BOLIN
TONNA FLATT
September 23, 2013
DEAR JEANETTE,JESSICA AND AMANDA,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
DR. BOLIN WAS A WONDERFUL DOCTOR AND HAPPY TO SAID HE TOOK GREAT CARE OF TASHA AND MYSELF. SADLY MISSED.
SORRY, WE WERE NOT AT THE SERVICE. WE OUR THINKING OF YOU.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
TONNA, STEVEN, AND TASHA FLATT
Tracy Donnelly-Svihla
September 21, 2013
What a great man and Doctor he was! He was one of my favorites. Rest In Peace Dr. Bolin.
Cheryl Stark
September 19, 2013
To the Bolin family, You are in my prayers. I remember when my mother, Carol Clouse had worked for him and Dr. Paul and I met him. He was such a sweet person. Then when my mom passed away back in March 1999, him and Dr. Paul came to the funeral and gave me a big hug and said I was in there prayers and that mom was in a better place, just to know that there is such wonderful people in this world. Cheryl Stark Spfld,Il
sam wills
September 19, 2013
Jeanette sorry to hear about joe my thoughts and prayers are with you his cousin sam wills
Kim Lamken-Kavish
September 19, 2013
Janette and family...I am sorry to hear about Dr. Bolin. Albert Lamken (West Fairview) was my grandfather. I had worked at Memorial when Laura died and Brent was a friend of my oldest son. I just wanted to say that I am so sorry for your loss and wish all of you peace during this sad time.
Sherry Hamilton
September 18, 2013
Dr Bolin was our doctor for several people in our family, he was always available when you needed him and so caring. He never seemed rushed even with a full waiting room. Not many doctors today have his caring professionalism. Truly the best!
My condolences to his family
Rheta Miller
September 18, 2013
I can remember seeing Dr. Bolin when he was with Dr. Paul for my asthma and allergies. Really nice man and very good doctor!!! We loose the best! Thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.
Sharon szegedy
September 18, 2013
Jeanette, so sorry to hear about Joe. I'm his cousin, Sharon, we spent a lot of our childhood with our Bolin cousins. Joe was so strong through out his life. Our prayers are with you and your children.
Mary Jo Bolin
September 18, 2013
Jeanette: My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. Dr. Joe was the greatest, I will always remember the love and care he gave to both Jerome and me. You have been a real trooper through all this. God Bless the Bolin Family.
September 18, 2013
Jeanette; My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Joe will forever be in our hearts and home, the care and love he showed to Jerome and me. My love for you I know what you are going through, you have been a real trooper through this battle. Wish I was there to be with you and children, my heart and thoughts will be. Mary Jo Bolin
Renaldo Carbonell
September 18, 2013
Janette, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Renaldo and Mely
Stacy Moss
September 18, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with all of the family! I knew he was a fighter, but I had no idea he had fought his disease since 1983. RIP Jo!
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