It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Joseph Jack Risling. He was born on November 16, 1932 in Wilkie, Saskatchewan and passed away on October 13, 2015 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the age of 82 years. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the St. James Roman Catholic Church in Wilkie, Saskatchewan. Celebrant was Father George Chatholil, eulogist Jolene Kosolofski (granddaughter), first reading Hayley Risling (granddaughter), second reading Kiahna Risling (granddaughter), offertory gifts Jennifer and John Shepherd (grandchildren) & Ryder and Jett Shepherd (great-grandsons). Intercessions and Prayers of the Faithful – granddaughters - Jennifer Shepherd, Amber Risling and Brooke Risling. Active Urn Bearer was Mike Risling. Interment took place at the Wilkie Cemetery. Left to cherish Joseph’s memory are his wife Agnes, of 52 years; his children Iona (Terry) Kosolofski, Jolene (Tom), Jen (Jon), Ryder and Jett; Mike (Lorelei) Risling, Amber, Hayley and Brooke; Boyd (Karri) Risling and Kiahna; stepmother Magdalena Bitz; half-sister Susan Sander; brother-in-law Adam Dillman; sister-in-law Tillie Risling; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by his parents Lambert and Lena Risling, sisters - Annie, Mary, Betty, brother Anton, step-sister Marj. Tributes in memory of Joseph went to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Wilkie Health Foundation. Grondin Funeral Services Ltd. in Wilkie, entrusted with arrangements 306-843-2222. Our family serving your family since 1963.
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Thank You
"The family of the late Joe Risling wish to thank all of our friends and family for their outpouring of support. Your gifts in memory, food, flowers, thoughts, prayers, and love will never be forgotten. Thank you to Father George Chatholil, St. James Parish, CWL, the senior choir and Grondin Funeral Services. God bless you all".
