Submitted by:  Nadine A. Hardin

Name:  John Kolat <Sr.>

South Bend Tribune:  August 30, 1941

Surnames mentioned:  Kolat, Loczi, Vuckis

South Bend Tribune, Obituaries; Saturday, August 30, 1941.

John Kolat.

John Kolat, aged 59, of 2406 West Linden avenue, who attempted suicicde Aug. 25 in his home, died of illuminating gas poisoning in Epworth hospital about 3:45 p.m. Friday.  The man was partially revived after being discovered sitting over a gas stove on which the jets had been opened but his condition remained critical throughout his stay in the hospital.  Mr. Kolat was born in Jugoslavia May 10, 1882 and came here from that country 35 years ago.  He leaves his widow, Julia Lotzi <Loczi> Kolat; his mother, Mrs. John Kolat, in Hungary; a son, John Jr. of South Bend, two daughters, Mary Kolat and Mrs. Stephen Vuckis, and two grandchildren, all of South Bend, and two sisters in Hungary.  He was a member of the Hungarian Sick Benefit society.  Friends will be received in the residence.

South Bend Tribune, Funeral Notes; Sunday, August 31, 1941.

The funeral of John Kolat, aged 59, of 2406 West Linden avenue, who died in Epworth hospital Friday from illuminating gas poisoning following an attempted suicide five days earlier, will be held in Hungarian Presbyterian church at 2 p.m. Monday.  Rev. Stephen Kalabany will officiate and burial will be in Highland cemetery.  Friends will be received in the residence.