Submitted by: John C. Monk

The South Bend Tribune, Saturday, June 5, 1915

Page 5, Column 4.

Josiah G. Kollar, aged 90, died at 2 o’clock Saturday morning at his home in German township after an illness of three weeks from general debility. He is survived by four sons, Adam, Charles, William and Harvey, and by one daughter, Leona Dell, all of whom live in German township.  One brother also survives him, David K. Kollar of Okalahoma.  Mr. Kollar was born July 22, 1824 in Ohio.  He came to St. Joseph county 44 years ago.  The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence, The Rev David Cripe officiating.  Burial will take place in Riverview cemetery.