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Keith Kolinski Obituary

Kolinski, Keith W. loving husband of Rose (nee Rivera), devoted son of Walter and Geraldine Kolinski, caring brother of Barbara (Jim) Tobin, Karen (German) Flores and Walter (Michelle) Kolinski, proud father of Keith Jr., Brian and Aja Kolinski, Clint Rivera and Theodore Lapinski, proud grandfather of Joseph Kolinski. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m. at Wollschlager Funeral Home, 3604 S. Hoyne Ave. Interment private. For information, 773-523-0196.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 22, 2004.

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Family

October 16, 2024

Hi! I miss you! Still think about you all the time and share stories. Love you.

Jim

October 16, 2023

Years keep going by can't believe it's been this long .
Your still missed . Later
Jim

Jim

May 29, 2022

Tomorrow

Jim

May 29, 2022

In my dreams today on your birthday what's up buddy . You are still missed .

Jim

October 16, 2021

Still remembering you old friend

William Tobin

October 23, 2020

Another year you leaving went by . I cant believe how many years it's been and I still miss hanging out .

William Tobin

May 24, 2020

What's up man another memorial day weekend no fishing this year whole word is messed up .

William Tobin

October 20, 2019

What's up buddy been a while huh still have you in my thoughts . Be seeing you someday . Jim

Jeepers Tobin

May 30, 2017

Happy Birthday Uncle Keith! I love you

Robert Rasor

February 19, 2016

So sorry for the loss of my best friend while growing up. I loved Keith like he was my brother. Keiths father, Walter, used to coach our little league baseball team. Some of my best childhood memories were of Keith and I doing so many things together. We were inseparable as kids. Have always thought about Keith through the years. So sorry for your loss Walter, Geraldine, Barbara, Karen and Walter Jr. Keith and I are friends through all of eternity. Love all of you. (Tooter).

Jeepers Tobin

February 11, 2016

Hi Uncle Keith! We miss you. I wish you were here to have met Lexy. She loves fishing & even hooks her own live bait, you would be so proud. Just thinking of you. <3

jim

February 5, 2015

Still waiting

August 23, 2014

wow lot of things happening good and bad life sucks wish you were here

March 28, 2014

wish you were here

March 28, 2014

Well looks like we kind of forgot about you here but not in our hearts and minds we miss you and we have a new addition to the family Maria and Boo's new daughter Annaleise Bloopo has a new girlfriend and a new daughter the boys are getting big wish you wee here ma and dad are doing good

March 27, 2014

what up

December 29, 2012

Well Christmas came and went it turned out pretty good. Had a few different foods this year. Dad came he's doing pretty good still not driving.Ma doing good too. Rose and Clint doing good. She helps ma. We all do. Well bday coming and

December 21, 2012

Hey there buddy sure has been a long time seems like yesterday me and you was talking about what we would be doing about now don't seem to be happening I am getting a little tired of trying couple days off have a beer for you on Christmas later Jim"

November 29, 2012

Hey Christmas is coming again and same old stuff no one kns what to do.Wish you were still here so you can get the ball rolling.

ROBERT CHILSON

August 15, 2012

I MISS U ALOT UNCLE KEITH

May 30, 2012

Hey old friend lost Bear dog yesterday he just could not do it anymore today is the other shot day I will be tipping the Yeger you do the same . Jim

October 20, 2011

Hey old buddy gonna have a shot for ya today. You are still missed alot. Jim

Melissa fav neice

June 3, 2011

Jim you're a good friend. I didn't have his bday on my calendar. I feel so ashamed. He shouldn't be forgotten and neither should the rest of our lost family members. I'm sorry uncle Keith. Happy belated birthday. I pray to God you are living your life in eternity to the fullest...We will see you sooner than you know it. Love you uncle Keith..and tell Budgy & Alize I said I miss and love them also...thanks

May 30, 2011

Today's your day hope your fishing. I will have a shot for you. Jim

January 8, 2011

Whats up new year new happenings. lexy is getting big so is Boo and Tiff.Catch you later. Jim

Melissa Castillo

December 28, 2010

Uncle Keith, I have been thinking about you a whole lot lately. I miss you and I want to tell you you are not forgotten by me. New Year's is Friday. I was wondering if you could put in a good word to God for us and tell him to give our family an easy year? Our family has been having a lot of hard times and we all really need a break. I was just wondering since your so close to him...LOL...I really wish I could hear your voice again or just see you for a quick second. I don't kow why...just miss you a whole lot....I love you Uncle Keith. We all love you!

August 24, 2010

So how do you like her pretty cute right? And whole lot of joy.
Later Jim

German Flores

June 1, 2010

Miss You, Keith

ANGELA FLORES-REETZ

May 31, 2010

Hey Uncle Keith! I know I talked to you on your birthday yesterday. & I know you, Reindeer, Zora, Uncle George, your grandma & grandpa & many other had a great party in honor of you. I miss you a lot & love you very much!
Always & forever,
NORKY =)

Karen

May 31, 2010

Happy Birthday Keith!!! I'm a little late..............but better late than never!! Miss you!!

Angela is pregnant.............so send down some kisses and an angel to watch over her and the baby!!

Love ya!!!
Karen

Tiffany aka Jeepers Tobin

May 31, 2010

Happy late birthday Uncle Keith. Love & miss you.

May 30, 2010

I will have one for you cheers later. Jim

October 20, 2009

It's been five already unbelieveable shot in Dukes later. Jim

Jim Tobin

October 6, 2009

Hey whats up old buddy? Today is Tiffany's Birthday sweet sixteen the years are going fast now. Guess who is driving? Boo! Whats up next? Catch you later. Jim

May 27, 2009

Happy Birthday Brother!!! Reindeer is up there with you now........take care of my Dante!!

And my 1st grandaughter "Zora Olivia Reetz", she's there with all of you too!!

She was due around your birthday Keith, I really thought she would make it!! But she is in a better place. Take care of her for us!! Give her a kiss!!

We miss you!!

May 26, 2009

Memorial Day here Dukes is open only had a few I cant go like we use to. Maybe plainfield this year. Later Jim

May 30, 2008

Hey Keith was up, I'ma take a drink 4 You at Duke's with Jim.

I remember this lyk it was last night, I miss You Keith, danm, why did You have 2 go?

May 28, 2008

Karen Flores

May 28, 2008

Jim opended up the Duke's on Sunday...........isn't that what you guys always did? Miss you much!!

German Flores Jr.

April 4, 2008

Hey Man, as much as I try 2 block it I can't. Every song I listen 2 reminds of You in some way, danm. N I got Ur picture of You drinkin a beer with Ma flaming black hat on at My b-day party as the backround of My laptop screen. N I kno You're gone but NEVER will b forgotten. Sheds a tear, Hope 2 see You in heaven with Tiger.

I remember this like it was last night, n I wish You were here but I guess sum1 wanted You up there alittle more.

April 2, 2008

tif tobin

March 28, 2008

Hey Uncle Keither. I miss you a lot. & wish you were here. Parties are not the same with out you! i miss you & love you.<3

Tiffany Tobin.

January 16, 2008

Hey Uncle Keith. I really miss you. I still can't be live you & Budgy are gone. Another year over. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.I love you & Budgy & miss yous a lot.<3

[Jeepers]

You will be missed!!

January 15, 2008

Nice shades!!

January 15, 2008

Days of Innocence

Karen Flores

January 15, 2008

These entries grow less and less each year............you are not forgotten though!!

Melissa Castillo

July 18, 2007

HEY UNCLE KEITH, HAVEN'T WROTE TO YOU IN A WHILE...I MISS YOU VERY MUCH...FEELING BETTER NOW DEALING WITH THIS SITUATION OF YOU LEAVING US...HOPE YOU'RE DOING FINE UP THERE WITH BUDGY AND ALIZE AND RUFUS...WOULD YOU PLEASE TELL THEM I LOVE AND MISS THEM TOO? PLEASE UNCLE KEITH, PLEASE WATCH OVER MY PAMILY AND ME...WE NEED GOD AND YOU AND BUDGY ON OUR SIDES...LIFE IS GETTING ROUGHER BY THE MINUTE AND I FEEL OVERWHELMED WITH SADNESS...PLEASE BE MY ANGEL TO WATCH OVER ME...AND IF YOU CAN'T PUT A REQUEST FOR BUDGY TOO...THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH....WITH LOTS OF LOVE YOUR GOD-DAUGHTER MELISSA.......P.S. YOU SHOULD SEE MY DAUGHTERS...THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL AND VERY INTELLIGENT...XXOOxOXooXXoO(nachoooooooooooooo) from lily!!!!!

tiffany tobin

April 11, 2007

Hey Uncle Keith!..whats been up??...easter was good...well i wanted to tell u i loove u..& tell budgy that i loooove her!!
[jeepers]

kristen kolinski

December 29, 2006

hi uncle keith!!! i miss you alot!!! we had a great x-mas!! i hope we have wonderful new year!! its just like yesterday when we were all in your house for new years!!! well i really miss you!! everyone is doing fine!! meme almost had dieabetes but now she has to stay on a diet for 2 weeks!!! well i better let you go!!!! you have to go party with jesus and god!!! well tell everyone hi for me!!! love you <3 monsterbaby or babymonster

tiffany tobin

December 28, 2006

Hey uncle keith!!..christmas was great..actually better then i expected!..i hope everything is goin great..i luv u!!..tell budgy i said hi..well i have to go!!

-jeepers

barbara tobin

December 28, 2006

well the 31st is almost here and it sucks ma and dad are doing ok so is everyone else

William Tobin

October 4, 2006

Well old buddy two years almost here. Sure has been a way out couple of years. Really needed you around.A lot has happened you know what. Talk at you later 10/20 for a shot. Say hi to Budgy for me. Jim

Rose Kolinski

July 9, 2006

Hi 235

I miss you, it's been nineteen mouths and i still can belive you are gone, are grandsons are seven mouth, they grow so fast-clint, bloopo and iris are doing fine, you would of love iris, me and mom still go shopping every now and than.









ps. love always your wife (Snoak) 2082

tiffany tobin

June 11, 2006

hey sorry i havent wrote to you latly well you no budgy died thats been really sad for everybody and lily had her first b-day party that was exciting for her and alot of other people cause there was like maybe three or four diffrent familys there well you no i love you thats all that matters to me lyl

~TIFFANY~

Melissa Castillo

June 7, 2006

Hey uncle keith? Happy Belated b-day. Big ole 51. My mom is turning 50 this year. I don't think she likes the idea of that. Lily had her b-day party on Sat. She had sooooo much family there. We all had a good time. It was nice to know that soooooo much family loves Lily. I wish she could understand. Budgy passed away on Monday, June 4th, she was really sick. I'm sure now she is in a better place with you. Just you 2 be good up there. OK? Hopefully one day we all can be together again......love you very much



Melissa

William Tobin

June 7, 2006

Well Budgy is gone, sorry i didnt write anything for you b-day. Make sure she gets up there and partys with you and everyone else.

Rose Kolinski

May 31, 2006

well I know that its been a long time, Happy belate birthday yrryan & Izaya will be 6 mounth on my birthday, i haven't been fishing cause you are not here to go with, clint took the fireman test, blooppo & iris is doing ok, me & mom went to bingo yesterday same as always we didn't win, my grandma pass away last week, hope to write again real soon,, I LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH. ps love always SNOAK

German Flores Jr.

May 29, 2006

Danm I miss You soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

oooooooooooooooooooooooooo much, Keith. I wish You were here, but GOD thought otherwise. N danm I got so many things in My head but I jus don't kno how 2 express them.

Karen Flores

May 29, 2006

I know I haven't written much....it's still hurts so much that you're gone!! I'm sitting here crying as I'm writing this!! Everytime I hear a Frank Sinatra song it makes me think of you......

I miss you very much Keith!!

Happy Birthday...........Love Always Karen

kristen kolinski

May 7, 2006

hi uncle keith its kristen i love you so does jess sara & walter!!!! we r doing ok well i have to go bye we love you!!!

tiffany aka jeepers tobin

May 7, 2006

Well hey. I really miss you. The parties ain't the same anymore. Nobody stays late because you ain't here. I mean that ain't the reason they don't stay but you were the one who always stayed late. I haven't been doing much. Well I will write again soon. Bye love jeepers

Barbara Tobin

May 5, 2006

Well I guess no has time to write to you anymore well Boo's going to graduate,Lily's going to be 1,Walters friend Martin died,ma and dad are doing ok,Renee's kids are getting big Budgy's in the hospital got a thing in her neck not doing to good but as well as can be expected with her lungs.Have to take one day at a time. Well I hope this is some news for you.OH by the way Mel's having another baby. You will never be forgotton. SIS

tiffany toin

April 16, 2006

HAPPY EASTER! Well i'm doig nothing right now. I just got back from church with Melissa. I mght make my comunion next year because the classes are already over with this year. I really miss you. Nothing is happenig arond here except that i move into Melissa's old room. Boo moved nto yold room. My mom s makig a craft roo out of boo's old room. Meliss moved out, you probably now tat by now though. Well got to go. i love you alot. tiffy AKA jeepers

William Tobin

April 16, 2006

What's up it's Easter Tiff and big M just came back from church we will see what happens with that. Budgy just left for the hospital also. Other than that sameo thing going on. Was in the Dukes the other day did you hear me? Well catch you later. JIM

William Tobin

January 6, 2006

Happy New Year!!! (even though it's late) I hope your doing good up there. The holidays are ok but they still dont seem the same.

Well talk to ya later!

Barbara Tobin

December 30, 2005

Well Christmas came and went we all got together by Karen's house with German's family too.Now New Years is almost here.Have a happy one for all of us!!!!!!!!!!!!

kristen kolinski

November 25, 2005

hi uncle keith its been so long! i did have fun at thanksgiving!!! did you and all of our other family have thanksgiving together? i hope you did! well i got to go now, so behave for God,ok?? i love you with all my heart!!!

kristen!(babymonster!)

Rose Kolinski

November 24, 2005

Ha! 235

Well its Thanksgiving, so i'm thankful for family and friends that love us, iris is do to have the babies in about three weeks, so keep a eye on her, all of us still miss you so much that we feel as if you are right next to us, love you always.





2082 from snoak

Rose Kolinski

October 27, 2005

Hi Keith

The WHITE SOX WON the WORLD SERIES.

------------------------------------ ps. Love alway Snoak 2082

Kristen Kolinski

October 27, 2005

Hi Uncle Keith, Its been a year already. I am going to celebrate on Sat. or Sun. from your death and I'm going to make you a card I really, really miss, actually we all do!!! AKA MONSTER BABY! love you a lot! P.S. THE WHITE SOX WON THE WORLD SERIES YESTERDAY!!!!! and i got to stay home today!! i love you with all my heart,

Kristen (monster baby)!

Rose Kolinski

October 26, 2005

Hi 2082

Ha keith the WHITE SOX are in the WORLD SERIES they won three games just one more to go, as for me i can't belive its been a year, clint doing ok, bloopo ok to, iris is having a girl & a boy, so keep a eye on us and say hi to my mom.

ps. I will alway love you and keep you in my heart.

Love alway Snoak

Barbara Tobin

October 26, 2005

Well I didn't put anything on the 20th because I couldn't.I know your watching.Our parties are not the same.Well at least your worries are over.Keep watching!!!!!! Barb.

Melissa

October 20, 2005

Man, I wasn't aware that you have been gone a year already. Feels like yesterday we were all together at Tiffy's b-day party. You should see Lily she's getting soooo big. She's walking in the walker and she's so happy all the time. I couldn't ask for more. I miss you very much Uncle Keith and until the day we all meet up again you will always be in our hearts and memories. We love you and miss you oh so very much.......p.s. no no



Your Niece, God-Daughter, and Great niece....luv ya

JIM TOBIN

October 20, 2005

Whats up buddy. Well its been a year so I'm starting to think its true. Did you enjoy the shot of Jager I had with you today. Talk at you later. Jim

Jim Tobin

September 15, 2005

Hey buddy thanks for the heads up. Things sure are weird around here without you. Things seem to be alot more tense with everyone. Sure wish you were here. Jim

kristen kolinski

September 13, 2005

hi uncle kieth, school is great and i meet new friends!!!! we all miss you a lot and we cant blieve your gone!!!! love kristen aka monster

baby i love you so much!!!!!

Rose Kolinski

September 12, 2005

Well sofar one grandchild is a boy, mr mant & bloopo are do ok, as for me i miss you way to much now some time i can't sleep, cause i see your face and start crying, by way next mouth is one year, still can belive you are gone love you always. ps you would of loved iris

your loving wife

Barbara Tobin

September 7, 2005

Hey things suck nothing new same old crap party after party. Jim had his kidney removed and just went back to work. Ma and dad are doing ok.Miss ya lot!!!!!!!!

kristen kolinski

June 30, 2005

Hi Uncle Keith,I know that you are with us but it doesn't feel like it.

I just want to cry because your gone.It does not feel right because your not here..We all miss you very much!!I had a party for you on May 30th,Auntie Rose & Meme blew out your candles!!!Everybody was sad b/c you were not there, I was the only one happy, of corse my sisters & brother b/c they don't know whats happening except they know it's a birthday!!! LOVE,MONSTER BABY

(Kristen)

Barbara Tobin

June 30, 2005

Hi grampa,well the 4th is comming and you won't be here but you will be in spirit always.Ma's doing fine and dad is too.Happy 4th shoot a star for me.

Rose Kolinski

June 23, 2005

Hi 2082

well looks like i will be a grandmother after all, cause bloopo is gone to be a father, the babys are do in janaury yes theres two of them, you already know cause you are always by my side, i miss you so much wish that you where still here. ps love always snoak

JIM TOBIN

June 12, 2005

Whats happening? I opened the Dukes this year like I do every year for your birthday. I tried to celebrate # 50 for you but it wasn't the same without you. Guess it won't ever be. I had a shot for you no happy B-Day from me to you it just did not feel right hope you don't mind. Got alot on my mind so listen I'll know if your hearing me (no one else to B.S. with. Talk at you later Jim

Karen Flores

May 30, 2005

Happy 50th Birthday Keith!!! Kristen invited us all to wish you a Happy Birthday..........her and mom and Rose blew out your candles!

I really, really miss you.........and God I still cannot believe that you are gone!!! It's too bad that we can't ever say how we really feel when we are all together here, instead we wait until the person is gone........that is soooooo very sad!! Miss you and love you very much!! Always Karen

kristen kolinski

May 23, 2005

hi!! i really, really, really miss you a lot....{all most crying} i can;t believe your gone...i love you always!!!!!! kristen

Rose Kolinski

May 11, 2005

Hi Keith just to let you know your god granddauther , barbar & jim granddauther -> Lilianna Melissa Gayton was born on Monday May 9, 2005 at 2:12pm 6bls 4oz. ps 2082 well talk at you later. Snoak

Barbara Tobin

April 8, 2005

Well were all doing ok and getting on with life but kind of hard. Still going to open the DUKES for your Birthday.Miss ya your sis Barb

tiffany tobin

March 5, 2005

Uncle Keith, 3-5-05

it has been about 4 or5 months. i always am thing about and even reaming about you. sometimes i just want to cry. if i had one wish i would wish to bring you back or for me to be with you. well i have to go i love you love jeepers.

Rose Kolnski

February 12, 2005

Hi! 2082

Me and the boys are holded up, clint & mr o are still in school and doing good,but as for me when i alone i cry because i still can't belive you are gone, but the family is here and they help me, our 10th anniversary and your 50th b-day is almost here, so these days will be the hardest days for me, but i know you are right here with me in my heart, i will always love you. ps your loving wife (snoak)

Barbara Tobin

February 9, 2005

Well everyone is doing ok Ma & DaD are ok you know them keeping busy.I still can't believe your gone.Jim is still going to open the DUKES like he does every year you'll be there.REST

Jim Tobin

January 29, 2005

What's up buddy? Same old thing around here it's cold out. I hope your at peace where your at. Gonna go look up Duke stuff on ebay now catch you later. Jim

Melissa

January 9, 2005

Hey uncle Keith, Haven't wrote to you because I didn't have your new address. Just want to let you know that your not forgotten by me. I also would like you to know that I'm having a "GIRL." I'm due around your birthday and your anniversery with auntie Rose. Maybe I'm going to have a little girl Keith. Damn, I'm in for some trouble. Just kidding. I would be proud to have my daughter on one of those days. I love you uncle Keith...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Don't be having to much fun with Frank up there....



Your niece, loving you Always and Forever Melissa and Baby Lilianna

Barbara Tobin

January 6, 2005

Well the New Year is here and your not but in spirit you are,just wish that we knew why GOD took you so early in life you were suppose to out live all of us.Love always Barb.

Karen Flores

January 1, 2005

Well, the holidays are over now......the family was "almost" all together!!! I know you were there, just as you always are. Lil German is having a hard time with you not being around........we all are. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you!! Love you and miss you Keith!!! Always Karen

Barbara Tobin

December 30, 2004

Christmas has past and now New Years here and your not we will miss you and you will never be forgot. This is the first year that you won't be here for my birthday but your here with me always.

Barbara Tobin

December 21, 2004

Two months are gone and Christmas is almost here were all going to say a little prayer for you.Miss you alot and you will be here for my birthday like every year.

Rose Kolinski

December 14, 2004

Ha! 235

I miss you a lot, i know you are looking over us, and keeping us safe for the holidays. ps love always snoak (2082)

Barbara Tobin

December 3, 2004

Keith just to let you know that ma and dad are doing ok and miss you alot. You will always be missed from all of us.It's hard not knowing why this happened.Rest!!!!!

JoJo Garza

November 29, 2004

MISS YOU LOT UNCLE KEITH AND LIZZY TOO

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