John M. Willem III Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 19, 2024, at the age of 79, John M. Willem III of Hays, Kansas, born in Barrington, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John M. Jr. Willem and Lois Willem (Hedrick); his sister Sue Martinson; and his brothers-in-law, Jim Martin and Richard Cummins.
He is survived by: his wife Charlene A. Werth of Hays; his children, April Willem of Aurora, CO, Angel Cook (Tom) of Aurora, CO, Michael Bollig (Staci) of Salina, Sean Bollig of Topeka and Melissa Riconti of Ellis; his sisters, Ann Martin of Essex, CT and Wendy Cummins of Pound Ridge, NY; his brother-in-law Terrence Werth (Patricia) of Bradshaw, NE; his grandchildren, Tiffany, Casey, Kendra Dalton, Candace Bollig, Brandon Bollig (Christen), Brittany Bollig, Carter Bollig, Kelli VanLoenen (Taylor), Kaitlynn Boxum (Colton), Kole, Kyler, Kayla Roberts, Benjamin and Emily Upton; and his close friend Moon. He is also survived by six great grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Railroad Museum.
