John Istas, age 77, longtime Concordia resident, entered into rest on December 31, 2015 at the Salina Regional Health Center. He was born June 29, 1938 in North Branch, Kansas to Caliste J. and Evon R. (Demars) Istas.
He attended school in Aurora.
John was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.
He sold grit papers to many of his friends.
He is survived by his sister, Lela Blochlinger, Minneapolis; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Bernard and Medore Istas, a sister, Norine Rheault.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 4, 2016 at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.
Mass of a Christian burial will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Fr. Brian Lager officiating.
Burial will follow in the St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia.
Memorial Contributions may be given to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church c/o Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.chaputbuoy.com