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     His Social Security Number was 305-36-1143.⁶ Thomas Earl Kollars Sr. was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on September 14, 1936 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,6,9,5 He married Beverly Ann Miller on November 10, 1971 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4,9 Thomas Earl Kollars Sr. died on January 11, 2000 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 63.^6,4,9 He Thomas E. Kollars, Sr. Sept. 14, 1936 Jan. 11, 2000. Thomas Earl Kollars, Sr., 63, of 2206 South Michigan Street, South Bend, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 11, in Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Miller) of South Bend; a daughter, Beverly (Kurt) Jones of Niles, Mich; three sons, Thomas R. (Beth) of Plymouth, Ind., Frank D., Sr. (Tracy) of Mishawaka, Ind., and Thomas E., Jr. (Sheila) of South Bend; 10 grandchildren, Brittney, Frank Jr., Randy, Sarah, Thomas III, Jeff Jr., Aleetha, Ashley, Matthew and Kurt, Sr; three brothers, Donald and Robert, both of Mishawaka, and Charles of Phoenix, Ariz; and by a sister, Barbara (Eldon) Schaffer of North Liberty, Ind. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and a brother. on January 14, 2000.⁹

     John Jacob Keizer was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^5,6 He married Idell I. Kollar, daughter of Thomas Ulysses Kollar and Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Workman.^7,3 John Jacob Keizer was born on June 7, 1893 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois; His gravestone has a birth year of 1888.^2,6 He died on March 14, 1958 at Waupaca, Waupaca Co., Wisconsin, at age 64.^4,5 He John J. Keizer, age passed away Friday, March 14 at Waupaca, Wis., formerly of Chicago, husband of Idell of Waupaca, Wis; father of Richard; grandfather of Barbara, Dick, and Johnnie of Cedar Falls, Interment Highland cemetery. on March 17, 1958.⁵

     Samuel Andrew "Sam" Tundas was born on May 16, 1892 at Athens, Greece.^2,3 He married Idell I. Kollar, daughter of Thomas Ulysses Kollar and Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Workman, on April 30, 1918 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

     Barbara Joann Kollars was buried at Porter-Rea Cemetery, North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,2 She Barbara J. Schaffer, 81, of Mishawaka, passed away on November 24, 2022. Barbara was born to the late Frank Kollars and Anna Alfield McGinnis on March 26, 1941, in Mishawaka, IN. Barbara married the love of her life, Eldon Schaffer, on June 28, 1958, in Mishawaka. Eldon preceded her in death in November of 2020. Barbara is survived by her children, Rebecca (Thomas) Koontz, Julie Schaffer, Katie (Andy) Long, Frank (Andrea) Schaffer and Tedd (Paula) Schaffer; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild and her brother Donald Kollars. A graveside service will be held in Porter Rae Cemetery, North Liberty, IN.² She was born on March 26, 1941 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,2 As of June 28, 1958,her married name was Schaffer.² She married Eldon John Schaffer on June 28, 1958 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,4,3,2 Barbara Joann Kollars died on November 24, 2022 at Indiana at age 81.^3,2

     Eldon John Schaffer was buried at Porter-Rea Cemetery, North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ He was born on January 2, 1936 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4,5 He married Barbara Joann Kollars, daughter of Frank David Kollars and Alfield Anna McGinnis, on June 28, 1958 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,6,3,7 Eldon John Schaffer died on November 20, 2020 at age 84.³

     Thomas Christopher Kollars was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3 He was born on November 27, 1978 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He died on August 7, 1998 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 19.^2,3,4 He Thomas C. Kollars, Nov. 27, 1978 - Aug. 7, 1998. Thomas Christopher Kollars, 19, of Penn Avenue, died Friday in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Survivors include his parents, Robert W. Sr. and Linda Kollars of Mishawaka; and three brothers, John of Anderson, Ind., Robert Jr. of Wintrset, Iowa, and James of Mishawaka. on August 9, 1998.⁴

     Carol Joan Edmonson was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² She was born on December 28, 1934 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,4 As of June 27, 1953,her married name was Kollars.² She married David Eugene Kollars, son of Frank David Kollars and Alfield Anna McGinnis, on June 27, 1953 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 Carol Joan Edmonson died on August 3, 2016 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 81.² She Carol J. Kollars, 81, of Bristo, and formerly of South Bend, died Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at Elkhart General Hospital. The Terre Haute native was born December 28, 1934, the oldest of ten children of Clifford & Irene (Weese) Edmonson. Carol graduated from John Adams High School with the Class of 1952, and married David E. Kollars on June 27, 1953, in South Bend; David preceded her in death on June 13, 1994, after 40 years of marriage. Carol retired as a seamstress for Mark IV Industries in Elkhart and was formerly employed by Uniroyal. She enjoyed the time spent bowling in various leagues, playing Bunco with friends, and tending to her cats, “Bud” & “Zema.” In addition to her parents and her husband, Carol was also preceded in death by her great-grandson, Christopher; and by her brothers, Robert & Charles Edmonson; her sister, Sally Lehn; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Edmonson. Carol is survived by her children, Christine (Thomas) Quimby of Argos, Stephen (Brenda) Kollars of Foley, AL, James (Debbie) Kollars of Rochester and Elizabeth “Beth” (Randy) Presson of Bristol; her brother, Frederick Edmonson of Flint, MI; sisters, Janet (Orville) Bivens in Tennessee, Janis Ray in Illinois, Vera (Ernie) Molina of South Bend, Anna Gail (Steve) Temple of Mishawaka and Marilyn Sue Jenner in Illinois; her grandchildren, Nicole, Stephanie, Shannon, Tommi Cathreen “T.C.”, Sally, Maggie, Sonny and Ariel “Bubba”; and 17 great-grandchildren. Private interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. on August 7, 2016.²

     Thomas Clyde Quimby Thomas Clyde Quimby, 71 of Argos, Indiana passed away on January 6, 2024, at 2:55 p.m. in his residence. On January 5, 1953, in Rochester, Indiana he was born to Ernest L. Quimby Sr. and Marguriet (Carlisle) Quimby. Thomas had lived all his life in the Argos community. On March 3, 1973, in Mishawaka, Indiana he married Chris Kollars and together they shared the next 50 years. Thomas worked in the maintenance department at Ameri-Can, Argos, Indiana, He was a graduate of Argos High School with the class of 1973 and volunteered for many years with the Argos Fire Department. Thomas is survived by his Wife – Chris Quimby of Argos, Indiana, Indiana; Daughter – Tommi Hummel and Travor of Argos, Indiana; Grand Daughters – Brittani Jo Gibson and husband John of Monterey, Indiana and Sabrina VanScoik and husband Jeremy of Plymouth, Indiana; 3 Great Grandchildren; Sisters – Valerie Wallis and wife Sharron Anderson of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Pixie Dawn Harness of South Bend, Indiana; Brothers – Ronald Lamar Quimby and wife Karen of Ruskin, Florida; Ernest Lamar Quimby Jr. and wife Bert of Grovertown, Indiana; Michael Oliver Quimby and wife Jennifer of Rochester, Indiana; Sister-in-Law – Susan Quimby of South Bend, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Sister - Marguriet “Peggy” Quimby, and Brother – Stanley Martin Quimby.³ He was born on January 5, 1953 at Rochester, Fulton Co., Indiana.^2,3 He married Christine Elaine Kollars, daughter of David Eugene Kollars and Carol Joan Edmonson, on March 3, 1973 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,3 Thomas Clyde Quimby died on January 6, 2024 at Argos, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 71.³

     Stephen Michael Kollars and Christine Lynn Humphreys were divorced.² Stephen Michael Kollars was born on May 3, 1955 at Indiana.^2,3 He married Christine Lynn Humphreys on June 28, 1974 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.² Stephen Michael Kollars married Brenda Kay Fields on September 25, 1982 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² Stephen Michael Kollars died on April 20, 2019 at Florida at age 63.³

     Angel Lynn Hinton and James David Kollars were divorced.¹ Angel Lynn Hinton was born on February 16, 1957 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of May 24, 1975,her married name was Kollars.¹ She married James David Kollars, son of David Eugene Kollars and Carol Joan Edmonson, on May 24, 1975 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Angel Lynn Hinton died on August 19, 2020 at Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas, at age 63.² She Angel Lynn Stark passed away August 19 in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born in South Bend on Feb. 16, 1957 to the late Leroy and Marcia Hinton. Angel married the love of her life, Dale W. Stark at the age of 21 in Texas on Nov. 18, 1978. During her life, Angel served her family, friends, and community as an ordained minister, mother, grandmother, volunteer foster grandma, and a volunteer in the community in numerous ways. Angel is preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Marcia Hinton, her nephew, Jordan C. Powell, and her husband, Dale W. Stark. Angel is survived by her sister, Kim (John) Powell of Ingleside, TX, brother, Leroy (Stacy) Hinton of Buda, TX, her son, Dale (Michelle) Stark II; grandchildren, Hannah, Braiden and Isaiah Stark, Brenden Shedd, Jasmine and Marissa Stoops of Osceola, nine nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and nephews. on August 30, 2020.²

     Her Social Security Number was 313-60-5308.⁴ Beverly Ann Miller was born on September 13, 1950 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,3 As of November 10, 1971,her married name was Kollars.¹ She married Thomas Earl Kollars Sr., son of Frank David Kollars and Alfield Anna McGinnis, on November 10, 1971 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,5 Beverly Ann Miller died on November 22, 2011 at Niles, Berrien Co., Michigan, at age 61.^3,4 She Beverly Ann Kollars, 61, of South Seventh Street, Niles, died at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011, at her home following a battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 13, 1950 in Mishawaka to Gene Miller and Esther Mae (Washburn) Miller. She lived in South Bend, Niles and Dowagiac all her life. She attended The Salvation Army in Niles. She enjoyed playing bingo at Morris Bingo Hall. She enjoyed frogs, listening to wind chimes and was an Elvis fan. She loved her cat, Oscar, and dogs, Little Bear and Lady Bell. She married Thomas Earl Kollars in 1968. He died in January 2000. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly "JR" (Kurt) Jones of Niles; sons, Frank (Alexandra) Kollars of Niles and Thomas (Sheila) Kollars of Niles; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Letha Logan, Ashley and Matthew Logan, Kurt Jones, Jr. and Frank Kollars, Jr., Randy and Sarah Kollars, Cheyenne Pierce and Brendan Swayer, Chatten and Dazzimia Curtis, Ashley Curtis and Kris Kelly and Carlos Veyna; and sister, Shirley McLean of Mishawaka. She was preceded in death by eight brothers. on November 25, 2011.³