Joseph E. Kolis Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph E. Kolis of Virginia, Illinois, who passed away on December 2, 2023, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Stanley and Johanna (Biallis); his siblings, Agnes (Hamrick), Stanley, Anna (Gillen), Clara (Heinemann-Erdman), Theresa (DeGrande), James and Andrew; and his granddaughter Emily Gronau.
He is survived by: his wife Helen Flesch; his sister Margaret Morgan; and his children, Marcus, Joseph (Krista) and Janice Gronau (Ricardo Segobiano). He is also survived by nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Merchant Marine Veterans (http://www.ammv.us).
