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     Emma Rose Day was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,2 She was born on November 20, 1874 at Donaldson, Marshall Co., Indiana.^4,2 As of February 22, 1893,her married name was Kollar.¹ She married James Horace Kollar, son of Josiah D. Kollar and Sarah Jane Smith, on February 22, 1893 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,4 Emma Rose Day and James Horace Kollar were divorced before January 8, 1920.⁵ Emma Rose Day Mrs. Emma Rose Day Kollar, aged 70, of 813 Reddick street, Mishawaka, died in her home at 2 p. m. Tuesday following an illness of six months. Mrs. Kollar was born Nov. 20, 1874, in Donaldson, Ind. She spent most of her life in South Bend. She married James Kollar here in 1892. Besides the husband, she is survived by four sons, Stephen A. and Walter E., both of Mishawaka, and Melbin and Lawrence, both of Edwardsburg, Mich; two daughters, Dollie M. Badman and Mary A. Reser, both of South Bend; a sister Mrs. S. A. Uncapher, Grovertown, Ind., and 15 grandchildren. Burial will be in the Southlawn cemetery. on January 16, 1945.² She died on January 16, 1945 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 70.^4,2

     His Social Security Number was 317-05-9134.¹⁵ Stephen Arthur Kollar was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4,7 He was born on April 5, 1898 at Donaldson, Marshall Co., Indiana.^9,2,3,15,6,7 He married Hazel Mae Secrist on September 3, 1920 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,8 Stephen Arthur Kollar married Hazel Beryl Stevens on June 24, 1933 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^16,7 Stephen Arthur Kollar Stephen A. Kollar, 94, of 54692 Northern Ave., died at 12:40 a.m. today in Cardinal Health Care Center. He was a machine operator at Bendix Corp., retiring after 35 years service on April 30, 1966. Born on April 5, 1890, in Donaldson, Ind., he lived in the South Bend area most of his life. In South Bend, on June 24, 1933, he married Hazel Stevens, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Dorothy Gemmer and Marilyn Potts, both of Mishawaka, Ida Belle Haughee of Granger and Jo Anne Carrico of South Bend; a son, Albert of Chicago; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dollie Badman of South Bend. Entombment will be in Riverview Cemetery. He was a life member of the former American Legion Post 284 where he served as past commander. He was also a member of South Bend Barracks 829 of World War Veterans and Clay Twp. Lions Club, served as past American Legion Third District Commander and was active with American Legion Junior Baseball. on June 7, 1984.⁷ He died on June 7, 1984 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 86.^3,17,18

     Ruth Ann Kollar was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 She was born on December 19, 1896 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,6 As of April 4, 1920,her married name was Bell.² She married William Bell on April 4, 1920 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3 Ruth Ann Kollar Mrs. and Mrs. William Bell, aged 48 and 40, respectively, managers of the cafeteria in the Twin Branch plant of Indiana & Michigan Electric company of Mishawaka, were injured fatally at 6:30 o'clock this morning when their automobile was struck a westbound Grand Trunk Western passenger train at the East Jefferson boulevard crossing in Mishawaka. They resided at box No. 550 rural route No. 5. Mrs. Bell was killed instantly and Mr. Bell died en route to St. Joseph hospital, Mishawaka, in the Mishawaka city ambulance. Both bodies were badly crushed. Mr. Bell was at, the wheel of the car the couple was driving work at the plant cafeteria; which they had managed for the last six years. Electric warning lights on sides of the crossing. were operating properly, according to railroad officials. Samuel Bates, 74, of 510 East Jefferson boulevard, who was painting a house near the scene of the mishap, was an eye-witness to the crash. He said the Bell car was traveling at a "terrific" rate of speed and was evidently attempting to "beat" the train. The car was thrown only a few feet from the crossing but was wrecked. Clark A. Lang, of Battle Creek, Mich., engineer, brought the train to a stop 400 yards from crossing. William Elliott, of Kalamazoo, Mich., was the conductor in charge of the train. Deputy Coroner H. H. Rodin, who was called to investigate the fatality, indicated would return a verdict of accidental death. However, a formal inquest will be held. Mrs. Bell was born in South Bend Dec. 19, 1896, and spent all her life in this vicinity. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Kollar, this city; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Badman and Mrs. William Reeser, both of this city, and four brothers Stephen Kollar, of Mishawaka; Melvin and Walter Kollar, of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Lawrence Kollar, of this city. Mr. Bell was born in England Oct. 14, 1888, and came to this country many years ago. He was married to Miss Ruth Kollar 18 years ago in this city. He is survived by his parents in England. on May 7, 1937.⁶ She died on May 7, 1937 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 40.³

     Melvin Roosevelt Kollar was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,4,5 He was born on August 23, 1900 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 22, 1900 and his obituary has a birth year of 1901.^2,3,4,10,5 He married Ruby B. Stair on July 17, 1923 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.^8,11 Melvin Roosevelt Kollar married Marie L. Miller on January 3, 1928 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹² Melvin Roosevelt Kollar married Wilma May Wheeler on April 3, 1945 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^5,13 Melvin Roosevelt Kollar died on April 16, 1952 at Knox, Starke Co., Indiana, at age 51.^2,4,5 He Melvin R. Kollar, rural route No. 2, Knox, died Wednesday morning in Starke Memorial hospital after a 16-day illness. Born in South Bend Aug. 23, 1901, he had lived in Knox for six years. He married Wilma Wheeler April 3, 1945 in South Bend. Mr. Kollar was a farmer. Surviving are the widow; his father, James Kollar, of South three brothers, Stephen A. and Walter E., of South Bend, and Lawrence, of Dowagiac, Mich., and two sisters, Mrs. W. D. Reeser and Dollie Badman, of South Bend. Burial will be in Southlawn cemetery, South Bend. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and Royal Order of the Moose, Knox, and the Scottish Rite in South Bend. The Knox Masons will assist at the funeral services. on April 17, 1952.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 307-22-0737.⁸ Mary Ann Kollar was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,9,5 She was born on January 2, 1903 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,8,5 As of July 15, 1922,her married name was Reeser.⁴ She married William David Reeser on July 15, 1922 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.^2,4,10 Mary Ann Kollar died on January 22, 1975 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 72.^2,5 She Mrs. Mary Ann Reeser, 72, of 809 E. Eckman, died at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Hospital after an eight-month illness. Born Jan. 2, 1903, in South Bend, she had lived here all her life. In July 1923 in South Bend, as Mary Ann Kollar she married William D. Reeser, who died Feb. 10, 1959. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richard Croymans of South Bend and Mrs. Earl Rousch Jr. of Bremen; three grandchildren; a brother, Steven Kollar of South Bend, and a sister, Mrs. Frank Badman of South Bend. Burial will be in the Southlawn Cemetery. She was a member of Lakeville Chapter 479, Order of Eastern Star. on January 23, 1975.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 312-03-6258.¹³ Lawrence D. Kollar was buried at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass Co., Michigan.^4,5 He was born on March 29, 1906 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^13,3,5,6 He married Eva Florence Wilcoxen on May 25, 1924 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.^2,14 Lawrence D. Kollar married Elsie Blake on July 10, 1936 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,5,10 Lawrence D. Kollar died on November 13, 1969 at Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 63.^3,5 He Lawrence D. Kollar, 63, of Nubour street, Dowagiac, died Thursday afternoon in his home. Mr. Kollar was born in Lakeville, Ind., March 29, 1906, the son of James and Emma Day Kollar. Surviving are his widow, the former Elsie Blake, whom he married July 11, 1936, in South Bend; a son William of Edwardsburg; two step-daughters, Mrs. John (Odetta) Stanton of Dowagiac and Mrs. Robert (Julia), Snowden of Allegan; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Badman and Mrs. Mary Reeser, and a brother Stephen all of South Bend. Burial will be in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Sumnerville. on November 14, 1969.⁵

     Dollie May Kollar was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,6,10 Her Social Security Number was 311-05-6660.⁴ She was born on October 2, 1908 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,4,6 As of April 13, 1924,her married name was Badman.³ She married Elsworth Frank Badman on April 13, 1924 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.^3,2,6,5 Dollie May Kollar died on September 11, 2005 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 96.^2,4,6 She Dollie May Badman, 96, of Imus Drive, Mishawaka, passed away of natural causes in her home at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, with her daughter, Mary Harringer, at her side. She was born in Lakeville, Ind., to James Horace and Emaline Rose (Day) Kollar, one of eight children. On April 13, 1924, in St. Joseph, Michigan, she married E. Frank Badman, who died April 8, 1976. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Ruth Harringer of Mishawaka, Beverly Clark McClone (Jake) of Mentone and Sherrilyne Fuller (David) of Seattle, Washington. Her son, Edward James Badman, and infant daughter, Olive Mary, preceded her in death. She has seven grandchildren, Edward J. Badman (Vickie), Craig Badman (Sandy), Michael Badman (Deb), Robert Harringer (Kathy), David Harringer, Pattie Lea Dillinger and Heather Lynne Fuller; 15 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Dollie was devoted to her family and spent many happy years at the family vacation home in Rush Lake, Michigan. She loved gardening, especially her beautiful roses, and treasured the many pets who shared her home over the years. Dollie was a longtime member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mishawaka, and its oldest member. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Burial took place at Highland Cemetery, South Bend. on September 15, 2005.⁶

     Walter Elias Kollar was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,11,6 He was born on March 23, 1911 at Union, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Marjorie Leona Bailey on July 31, 1936 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.^3,12,6 Walter Elias Kollar died on September 19, 1958 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 47.^4,6 He Walter E. Kollar of Mishawaka, owner of the Bremen Sawmill, died Friday night in St. Joseph's hospital in Mishawaka after a brief illness, He was born in South Bend November 23, 1911, and had lived in that vicinity all his life. In 1936 he was married to Marjorie B. Bailey, who survives. Other surviving relatives are his father, James Kollar of South Bend; two daughters; two sisters; and two brothers. Burial was in Southlawn Cemetery. on September 25, 1958.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 312-14-7886.⁹ Betty Rose Kollar was buried at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,10,5 She was born on August 20, 1921 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,9,5 As of February 23, 1946,her married name was Hosier.⁵ She married Gerald Eugene Hosier on February 23, 1946 at Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana.^2,3,5 Betty Rose Kollar died on February 19, 1980 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 58.^2,3,5 She Funeral services for Betty Rose Hosier, 58, 1212 E. Indiana Ave., South Bend, will be Thursday. She died Tuesday at 12:45 a.m. in her residence. She was born in South Bend Aug. 20, 1921, to Stephen and Hazel Kollar. On Feb. 23, 1946, was married in Logansport to Gerald Hosier, who survives. Retired from the Rockstrah Insurance Agency, she was a member of the First Christian Church, South Bend. She was a member of the St. Joseph Chapter No. 569 of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary No. 284. Surviving with the husband are a son, Robert, South Bend; a sister, Dorothy Gimmer, Mishawaka; a brother, Robert Kollar, Mishawaka; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park. on February 20, 1980.⁵

     Robert Arthur Kollar was buried at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, 375 W. Cleveland Road, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,12,13 His Social Security Number was 313-18-5766.⁵ He was born on August 18, 1923 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^{2,12,5,13,6,15,16} He married Lois June Huffman on March 3, 1950 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,11,12,13 Robert Arthur Kollar died on February 9, 1982 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 58.^17,12,13,16 He Services will be Thursday for Robert Kollar, 58, of 54382 N. 32nd, who died early Tuesday in Memorial Hospital. Burial will be in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park. He was employed at the Bendix Corp. for 30 years. Born on Aug. 18, 1923, in South Bend; he had lived here all his life. On March 3, 1950, in Gary, Ind., he married Lois J. Huffman. She survives with two sons, Thomas and John, both of South Bend; a grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Ida Belle Haughee and Mrs. Jo Ann Carrico, both of South Bend, Mrs. Dorothy Gemmer of Mishawaka and Mrs. Marilyn Potts of Wolcottville, Ind; a brother Albert of Chicago; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kollar of South Bend. He was a member of American Legion Post 284, VFW Post 2284 of Edwardsburg, and was an Army and a Navy veteran. on February 10, 1982.¹²

     Dorothy Ann Kollar was buried at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, 375 W. Cleveland Road, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,11,4 She was born on February 12, 1927 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,4,5 As of August 24, 1946,her married name was Gemmer.² She married Jack Martin Gemmer on August 24, 1946 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^12,2,3 Dorothy Ann Kollar died on September 25, 2014 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 87.^2,4 She Dorothy Ann Gemmer, 87, residing in Mishawaka, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2014 at her son's home. She was born February 12, 1927 in South Bend, IN, a daughter of Stephen & Hazel (Sechrist) Kollar, and has been a lifelong resident of this community. On August 24, 1946 in South Bend, Dorothy and Jack Martin Gemmer were united in marriage. They enjoyed 67 years together until Jack's passing on June 17, 2014. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Gemmer on July 22, 1986; a sister, Betty Hosier; and two brothers, Albert & Robert Kollar. Dorothy worked for Indiana & Michigan Electric Company, Nyloncraft, was a bookkeeper at Simplex and was the owner-operator of The Donut Shop on Lincolnway East in Mishawaka. She and Jack were also the former owners of Gemmer Parcel Delivery. Dorothy was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #2083, Mishawaka. Mrs. Gemmer is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Daniel) Pullum of Diamond Lake, MI and Lori (Brett) Bishop of South Bend, IN; two sons, James (Nancy) Gemmer of Mishawaka, IN and Larry (Patricia) Gemmer of North Liberty, IN. Also surviving are six grandchildren, John (Mary) Gemmer, Tina Rowe, Adam (Heather) Gemmer, Andy Gemmer, Joshua Sedam, and Jennifer Sedam, six step-grandchildren, and twenty one great-grandchildren, as well as her sisters, Ida Belle (Don) Haughee of Granger, IN, JoAnne (Bill) Duncan of Lakeville, IN and Marilyn (Paul) Potts of Diamond Lake, MI. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. on September 27, 2014.²

     Bertha Sylvia Hummell was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10612 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.^2,1,3 She was born on January 23, 1874 at Indiana.¹ As of before April 4, 1930,her married name was Kollar.⁴ She married James Horace Kollar, son of Josiah D. Kollar and Sarah Jane Smith, before April 4, 1930.⁴ Bertha Sylvia Hummell died on May 2, 1935 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 61.^1,2 She Mrs. Bertha S. Reed, 61 years old, who spent virtually all her life in and near South Bend, died yesterday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. L. Amelia Bego, 925 North Chester street, after an illness of a few days. She came to this city three weeks ago. Burial will be in Washington Park cemetery. Mrs. Reed was born near Lakeville. She was a member of the Disciples of Christ church. Survivors are the daughter, two sons, Kenneth Reed and Claude Reed, both of South Bend, and one grandchild. Her husband, Frank Reed, a section foreman for the Pennsylvania railroad and employe of the line for thirty years, died in 1920. on May 3, 1935.²

     William Bell was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ He was born on October 14, 1888 at England.³ He married Ruth Ann Kollar, daughter of James Horace Kollar and Emma Rose Day, on April 4, 1920 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,3 William Bell Mrs. and Mrs. William Bell, aged 48 and 40, respectively, managers of the cafeteria in the Twin Branch plant of Indiana & Michigan Electric company of Mishawaka, were injured fatally at 6:30 o'clock this morning when their automobile was struck a westbound Grand Trunk Western passenger train at the East Jefferson boulevard crossing in Mishawaka. They resided at box No. 550 rural route No. 5. Mrs. Bell was killed instantly and Mr. Bell died en route to St. Joseph hospital, Mishawaka, in the Mishawaka city ambulance. Both bodies were badly crushed. Mr. Bell was at, the wheel of the car the couple was driving work at the plant cafeteria; which they had managed for the last six years. Electric warning lights on sides of the crossing. were operating properly, according to railroad officials. Samuel Bates, 74, of 510 East Jefferson boulevard, who was painting a house near the scene of the mishap, was an eye-witness to the crash. He said the Bell car was traveling at a "terrific" rate of speed and was evidently attempting to "beat" the train. The car was thrown only a few feet from the crossing but was wrecked. Clark A. Lang, of Battle Creek, Mich., engineer, brought the train to a stop 400 yards from crossing. William Elliott, of Kalamazoo, Mich., was the conductor in charge of the train. Deputy Coroner H. H. Rodin, who was called to investigate the fatality, indicated would return a verdict of accidental death. However, a formal inquest will be held. Mrs. Bell was born in South Bend Dec. 19, 1896, and spent all her life in this vicinity. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Kollar, this city; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Badman and Mrs. William Reeser, both of this city, and four brothers Stephen Kollar, of Mishawaka; Melvin and Walter Kollar, of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Lawrence Kollar, of this city. Mr. Bell was born in England Oct. 14, 1888, and came to this country many years ago. He was married to Miss Ruth Kollar 18 years ago in this city. He is survived by his parents in England. on May 7, 1937.⁴ He died on May 7, 1937 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 48.^3,4

     Hazel Mae Secrist was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on May 6, 1902 at Sidney, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.^1,5,4 As of September 3, 1920,her married name was Kollar.¹ She married Stephen Arthur Kollar, son of James Horace Kollar and Emma Rose Day, on September 3, 1920 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,4 Hazel Mae Secrist died on November 18, 1928 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 26.^5,4 She Mrs. Hazel Kollar, age 26, of 612 East Indiana avenue, died Sunday morning at 10:20 o'clock in Epworth hospital after an illness of two weeks. She was born in Sidney, Ind., May 6, 1902 and had resided in South Bend for 21 years, coming here from North Webster, Ind. Her marriage to Stephen Kollar took place this city Sept. 4, 1920. Surviving Mrs. Kollar are her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Secrist, three children, Betty Rose, Ann and Robert, and two sisters, Mrs. Lloyd H. Chrisle and Mrs. Carl Finney. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. on November 19, 1928.³

     Hazel Beryl Stevens was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 She was born on December 10, 1912 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,5 As of June 24, 1933,her married name was Kollar.³ She married Stephen Arthur Kollar, son of James Horace Kollar and Emma Rose Day, on June 24, 1933 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 Hazel Beryl Stevens died on May 30, 2009 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 96.^2,3,5 She Hazel B. (Stevens) Kollar, 96, residing in Granger, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, in Arborwood Living Center. She was born December 10, 1912, in South Bend, to Albert and Belle (Miller) Stevens, and had remained a lifelong resident of this community. On June 24, 1933, in Mishawaka, IN, as Hazel B. Stevens, she was united in marriage to Stephen Kollar. Together they enjoyed 51 years of marriage until his passing on June 8, 1984. She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Kollar on February 9, 1982, a daughter, Betty Hosier, and by a sister and a brother. Mrs. Kollar retired in 1965 from the office at the Tepe Furniture Store. She was a member of Harris Prairie Church of Christ, Granger. She is survived by four daughters, Dorothy (Jack) Gemmer of Mishawaka, Ida Belle (Donald) Haughee of Granger, JoAnne (Bill) Duncan of Elkhart, Marilyn (Paul) Potts of Cassopolis, MI, and by a son, Albert (Vera) Kollar of Antioch, IL. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ida Belle Grant of Bradenton, FL, and Miriam Wardlow of Logansport, IN. Entombment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. on May 31, 2009.³

     His Social Security Number was 311-36-8147.⁹ Albert James Kollar married Vera Unknown.^5,7 Albert James Kollar married Janice Azoo.¹⁰ Albert James Kollar was born on November 2, 1938 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,9,7,3,4 He died on October 23, 2009 at Illinois at age 70.^9,7,4 He Albert J. Kollar, 70, of Antioch, IL, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in South Bend, Indiana, on November 2, 1938, he is survived by his beloved wife, Vera; sisters, Dorothy (Jack) Gemmer, Idabelle (Don) Haughee, Joann (Bill) Duncan, Marilyn (Paul) Potts; daughter, Alisa (Ben) Martorano; granddaughters, Gihanna and Annalisa. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Bret (Arda) Bowles, Waukegan, IL, Melanie Bowles, Machesney Park, IL, Scot (Jessica) Albers, Beach Park, IL; and step-grandchildren, Unique, Brooklyn, Teegan, Andre and Kailey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and Steve Kollar, South Bend, IN; sister, Betty; brother, Robert; and by first wife, Janice. on October 28, 2009.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 307-16-0381.⁸ Gerald Eugene Hosier was buried at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,4,5 He was born on July 17, 1920 at Charlottesville, Hancock Co., Indiana.^{2,1,8,3,4,6,9} He married Betty Rose Kollar, daughter of Stephen Arthur Kollar and Hazel Mae Secrist, on February 23, 1946 at Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana.^1,4,7 Gerald Eugene Hosier died on September 4, 1994 at Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., Indiana, at age 74.^1,8,4,9 He Gerald E. Hosier, 74, of 657 Terrace Drive, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday at Home Hospital, Lafayette, Ind., of natural causes. Mr. Hosier was a graphic artist with Whirlpool Corp. in St. Joseph, retiring in 1982. He was born July 17, 1920, in Greenfield, Ind., and had lived in Winamac since 1981, coming from South Bend. In February 1946, in South Bend, he married Betty R. Kollar. She died Feb. 19, 1980. On May 18, 1981, in Winamac, he married Marjorie Callender Drompp. She survives with a son, Robert A. of South Bend; two stepdaughters, Patricia Foerg of West Lafayette, Ind., and Jennie Hatcher of Muncie, Ind; a stepson, Michael Drompp of Memphis, Tenn; two grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. Mr. Hosier was a member of the South Bend Masonic Lodge 294 and American Legion, South Bend, and a former elder of First Christian Church of Winamac. He was a graduate of Butler University. Burial will be in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. on September 6, 1994.⁴

     Jack Martin Gemmer was buried at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, 375 W. Cleveland Road, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was born on November 16, 1926 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ He married Dorothy Ann Kollar, daughter of Stephen Arthur Kollar and Hazel Mae Secrist, on August 24, 1946 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 Jack Martin Gemmer died on June 17, 2014 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 87.^2,3 He Jack Martin Gemmer, 87, residing in Mishawaka, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2014, in his son's home in Mishawaka. He was born November 16, 1926, in South Bend, IN, a son of Herman & Hattie (Alger) Gemmer, and has remained a lifelong resident of this area. On August 24, 1946, in South Bend, Jack was united in marriage to Dorothy Ann Kollar. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy of 67 years. Also surviving are two daughters, Patricia (Daniel) Pullum of Diamond Lake, MI, Lori (Brett) Bishop of South Bend, IN; and two sons, James (Nancy) Gemmer of Mishawaka, IN, and Larry Arthur (Patricia) Gemmer of North Liberty, IN; six grandchildren, John (Mary) Gemmer, Tina Rowe, Adam (Heather) Gemmer, Andy Gemmer, Joshua Sedam and Jennifer Sedam; six step-grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. One grandson, Brian Gemmer, preceded Jack in death on July 22, 1986. Mr. Gemmer was the former owner of Gemmer Parcel Delivery, and retired as a Furnace Operator @ Wheelabrator-Frye, following 18 years of service. He was a member and Past President of the Mishawaka Eagles Lodge #2083. Graveside services and burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN. on June 19, 2014.³

     Donald Max "Don" Haughee was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ He Donald Max Haughee, 92 years old, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at his residence in Granger, IN. Donald was born September 21, 1928 in Mecca, IN to the late Alex and Glena (Jones) Haughee. On August 22, 1953 in Granger, Donald married the love of his life, Ida Belle Kollar, who survives. Donald lived in the Michiana area for most of his life. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Army. After serving in the military, Donald moved back to Michiana and worked at Bendix Corporation for 34 years before retiring in 1988. Donald loved working outside and took great pride in his lawn. He also loved any chance he was able to spend with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Along with his loving wife, Ida, Donald is survived by his daughter, Amy (David) Young of Baroda, MI; sons, Steve (Deborah) Haughee of Osceola, IN; Bill (Samantha Karacson) Haughee of Niles, MI; Paul J. (Kim) Haughee of Granger; and Todd (Betsy) Haughee of Apex, NC; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Donald is also survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Maurey of Mecca, IN, and Marie Bohinc of Clinton, IN; and brother, John (Fran) Haughee of Battleground, IN. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Glena; and brothers, Frank Haughee, Robert Haughee and Walter Haughee. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, South Bend.⁴ He was born on September 21, 1928 at Mecca, Parke Co., Indiana.^3,4,5,6 He married Ida Belle Kollar, daughter of Stephen Arthur Kollar and Hazel Beryl Stevens, on August 22, 1953 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,4 Donald Max "Don" Haughee died on May 21, 2021 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 92.⁴

     Jo Anne Kollar Jo Anne Duncan, age 82, of Plymouth, IN passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, November 18, 2024. Jo Anne was born on July 30, 1942, to the late Stephen A Kollar and Hazel B Stevens in Mishawaka, IN. She attended Washington-Clay High School graduating with the class of 1960. Jo Anne loved her family. She took pride in her children and grandchildren, always happy to visit or willing to help in any way she could. Jo Anne was a loyal and proud employee of 25 years in the accounting department at Notre Dame. She closely followed the Irish while employed and after her retirement in 2008. On November 9, 2002, she wed Bill and together they enjoyed antique collecting, gardening, and travel. Jo Anne had a passion for all holidays, especially Christmas. She and Bill would decorate beautifully indoors and out. She will be greatly missed this holiday season and always. Jo Anne is survived by her husband, Bill Duncan of Plymouth, IN; son, Mark (Julie) Carrico of Fort Wayne, IN; step daughter, Beth (Alan) Marohn of Plymouth, IN; six grandchildren, Collin Holdread, Haidyn, Emery and Luca Carrico, Brooke and Jordan Marohn; sisters, Ida Belle Haughee of Mishawaka, IN, and Marilyn Potts of Edwardsburg, MI along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins. Jo Anne was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela (Carrico) Holdread, stepdaughter Michelle Duncan, brothers Bob and Albert Kollar, sister Dorthy Gemmer. Jo Anne’s passing leaves a void in the lives of everyone fortunate enough to have known her. A burial will immediately follow at Riverview Cemetery.⁷ She was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁷ She was born on July 30, 1942 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,7 As of October 6, 1962,her married name was Carrico.⁵ She married Joseph Harold Carrico on October 6, 1962 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^6,5 As of November 9, 2002,her married name was Duncan.³ Jo Anne Kollar married William "Bill" Duncan on November 9, 2002 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,8,3,7 Jo Anne Kollar died on November 18, 2024 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 82.⁷

     Paul Edward Potts Paul E. Potts, 72, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020, in Mishawaka. He attended Mishawaka High School and proudly served our country in the United States Army. He married Marilyn E. (Kollar) Potts on June 2, 1973. She survives and resides in their home in Edwardsburg, Michigan. Paul was born on July 2, 1948, to William E. Potts and Vennice E. (Meyer) Potts. He is survived by a sister, Patricia Potts from Niles, Michigan. Paul was a sales representative in the manufactured housing industry. He has resided in Mishawaka, South Bend, and Wolcottville, Indiana, as well as Diamond Lake and Edwardsburg, Michigan. Paul enjoyed time with outdoor activities with his wife and friends. Snowmobiling on Drummond Island and Paradise Island in northern Michigan, scuba diving in the Virgin Islands, and fishing were among his favorite sporting activities. Paul was an active member in the Diamond Divers Club. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger, Indiana.⁴ He was buried at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, 375 W. Cleveland Road, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on July 2, 1948 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 He married Marilyn Elaine Kollar, daughter of Stephen Arthur Kollar and Hazel Beryl Stevens, on June 2, 1973 at Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,4 Paul Edward Potts died on December 7, 2020 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 72.⁴

     Lois June Huffman was buried at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, 375 W. Cleveland Road, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,5 She Lois June Kollar, 94, of South Bend, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2019 at Heritage Point Assisted Living, Mishawaka, IN. Lois was born on August 13, 1924 to the late Ralph and Delores (Maggert) Huffman. Lois was a lifetime resident of South Bend. On March 3, 1950 in LaPorte, Indiana she married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Kollar and they enjoyed 32 years of her marriage until his passing in 1982 at the age of 58. Lois attended John Adams High School, class of 1943. Immediately after high school she began working at Ball Band until the birth of their first son. Later working at the Barrel Restaurant, Rouch’s Eating House and Mike’s Restaurant, retiring from Martin’s Supermarket. All of these positions allowed her to share her expressive bubbly personality with those she encountered. Lois had the best and biggest garden in the neighborhood and absolutely loved all kinds of flowers. Yellow mini roses were her favorite. If she wasn’t basking in the sun or working in her garden, you knew she would be with her friends; Sis, Pat and Betty. They enjoyed visiting the casino and traveling to Las Vegas several times a year. Lois was an avid traveler and had visited several countries in her lifetime. She was the most gracious host, opening her home to many parties and reunions that were enjoyed by family and friends. She will be dearly missed by her little acts of kindness, her bright smile and her fashionista style of matching clothing and accessories. Lois is survived by her children, John (Pam) Kollar and Thomas (Julie) Kollar of South Bend; 3 grandchildren: Mindy (Larry) Stevens of Lexington Park, MD, Ian Kollar of South Bend, and Christy (Jared) Hopewell of Woodstock, GA. Great-grandchildren: Oliver and Natalie Stevens of Lexington Park, MD, Mallory Hopewell, twins: Reid and Norah Hopewell and baby girl Hopewell due any day, all of Woodstock, GA. Sisters: Sandi (Dan) Sherry of Austin, TX, Sharon (Walter) Stump of South Bend, IN. Sister in laws: Betty Huffman of Mishawaka, IN, Nora Huffman of Las Vegas, NV, IdaBelle (Don) Haughee of Granger, IN, JoAnne (Bill) Duncan of Elkhart, IN, Marilyn (Paul) Potts of Edwardsburg, MI. In addition to her husband and parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Jack Huffman and James Huffman; in-laws Betty Hosier, Albert Kollar and Jack and Dorothy Gemmer. The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone at Heritage Point Assisted Living Center for their loving care. Graveside services will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger.¹ She was born on August 13, 1924 at Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of March 3, 1950,her married name was Kollar.¹ She married Robert Arthur Kollar, son of Stephen Arthur Kollar and Hazel Mae Secrist, on March 3, 1950 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,3,4,6 Lois June Huffman died on January 10, 2019 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 94.¹