Obituaries

November 18, 2011

WINAMAC - Billy J. Kolish, 75, of Winamac died at 12:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 18, at his residence.

He was born May 28, 1936, in Hammond, to the late John and Ann Kronland Kolish. He married Lorraine C. Howard in 1971. She died in 1992. He married Lori Clark in 2005. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Susan K. (Jeff) Foust, Rochester, Daughter
William (Linda) Kolish, Winamac, Son
Mark (Diane) Kolish, Winamac, Son
Kevin Kolish, Winamac, Son
Jeff (Krista) Lucas, Brighton, IL, Step son
Sandy Lucas, Winamac, IN Step Daughter
Justin Adair, Jerseyville, IL, Step Son
Chad Kolish, Grandchild
Beth Kolish, Grandchild
Ryan Kolish, Grandchild
Austin Foust, Grandchild
Matthew Kolish, Grandchild
Jordan Kolish, Grandchild
Kaitlin Foust, Grandchild
Mackinzie Lucas, Step Grandchild
Trevor Lucas, Step Grandchild
Jacob Lucas, Step Grandchild
Nancy (Joe) Barsic, Lake of the Four Seasons, Sister
John (Judy) Kolish, Hillsboro, MO, Brother

Preceded in death by: 
Robert Kolish, Brother

Mr. Kolish was a retired farmer. He was a member of the VFW Men's Auxillary, FOE, and the Moose Lodge, all in Winamac. He was also a member of the American Legion in Knox. He served on the Pulaski County Fair Board for several years. He enjoyed fishing, working on old cars and farming. He loved traveling. He also enjoyed participating in truck and tractor pulls, and watching his grandchildren's school events.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. An Eagless services will be held Sunday evening in the funeral home.The funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday (Nov. 21), at the funeral home, with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will  be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospice or the charity of the donor's choice.