John Henry Kolsem Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Henry Kolsem of Independence, Missouri, born in Paris, Arkansas, who passed away on March 28, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact John Henry had on those he encountered along his journey. Though John Henry may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Jacob Kolsem and Wanda Kate Kolsem; and his brother Tom Reed Kolsem. He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Sue Kolsem; his children, Johnny Kolsem and Stacie Carlton (Leon); and his grandchildren, Nate Carlton, Noah Carlton, Wyatt Kolsem and Leah Kolsem.
