Matthew J. Bolandis, 41, of Collinsville, Illinois passed away Friday, December 29, 2017
in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born in Granite City, Illinois on June 25, 1976.

He is survived by his loving wife Micah (Hartsell) Bolandis of Collinsville, Illinois.
Two sons Andrew and Jakob of Collinsville, Illinois. Parents Jerry Bolandis and Janet
(Yeager) Bolandis of Maryville, Illinois. His sisters Beth (Tim) Bartels of Jerseyville,
Illinois and Brooke (Scott) Boyer of Granite City, Illinois. Nieces and nephews Molly
and Sam Bartels, Christian, Alex, and Reese Boyer. Mother-in-law Cheryl (Brian) Reeb
of South County, Missouri and aunt and uncle Linda & David Wallace of Granite City,
Illinois.

He is preceded by his maternal grandparents Wanda and Venor Yeager and paternal
grandparents Gerda and Albert Bolandis.

Matt was a family man, who loved his boys and wife more than anything. He was such a proud father of two fine young men and loved watching their games, whether it was soccer, football or hockey. He would even watch online if he couldn''t make the games in person. He was a great provider, a hard worker, a true friend, a coach and mentor, as well as a loving son and brother. He would always work hard to do his best to help anyone when situations arise. It was important for him to instill these same things in his boys. He did a great job of setting an example for them.

He was District Sales Manager for United Rentals. He really enjoyed his job and was so appreciative for the support and encouragement from his work family. His friends can attest to his uniquely great sense of humor and boisterous laugh. He would see things as cartoons in his head and would describe the funniest things you''ve ever heard.

He loved spending time outdoors, fishing, hunting, boating, camping or just chilling by a nice fire. He was a fantastic cook who could whip up a great meal. Matt was one of the strongest men around, fighting his battle with cancer with such great determination to support and provide for his family. He is such an inspiration to us all. We were all so very lucky to know Matt and have him in our lives. His body and mind can now be at rest and peace. We know that he will forever be with us, in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be given to the Family for his Sons' Education Fund and will be accepted at Sunset Hill Funeral Home. Condolences to the family can be expressed through this online guestbook.

Visitation: Friends can visit with the family 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Sunset Hill Funeral Home, Glen Carbon, Illinois.

Funeral: Funeral services for Matthew will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at Sunset Hill Funeral Home, Glen Carbon, Illinois.

Sunset Hill Funeral Home
Glen Carbon, IL.