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Martin Kolbeck of Murphysboro

Martin Kolbeck, 52, of Murphysboro, passed away on Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born on Feb. 11, 1967 to James and Marita (Hall) Kolbeck in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He married Amber (Bates) on June 6, 2000 in Hammond, Indiana.

Mr. Kolbeck was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Murphysboro.

Martin was a faithful son, a loving husband, and an avid sports fan - he loved the Green Bay Packers.

He was a bus driver until his health made him retire.

Martin is survived by his wife, Amber (Bates) Kolbeck of Murphysboro; his father, James Kolbeck of Murphysboro; two brothers, Mark Kolbeck and Mike Kolbeck, both of Murphysboro; and a sister, Michele Kolbeck of Murphysboro.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marita, and grandmother, Lemila.

A memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Trinity Baptist Church in Murphysboro with the Rev. Steve Raglin officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 at the church.

His body will cremated and a private burial will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church.

For more information visit www.pettettfuneralhome.com.