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     Bernice Louise Bennett was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,5 Her Social Security Number was 307-16-1564.¹ She was born on February 14, 1920 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,3,4,6 As of March 26, 1941,her married name was Eichorst.² She married Clarence George Eichorst, son of George John Eichorst and Dorothy Marie Kollar, on March 26, 1941 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,6 Bernice Louise Bennett died on April 17, 2002 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 82.^1,2,3,6 She Bernice L. Eichorst, Feb. 14, 1920 - April 17, 2002. Bernice L. Eichorst, 82, of Alpine Drive, died Wednesday in Southfield Village of natural causes. Survivors include her husband, Clarence G; a daughter, Dixie E. Eichorst of South Bend; two sons, Terry A. of Houston and Thomas G. of Elkhart; two sisters, Virginia Fagen of Lakeville and Evelyn Day of South Bend; and two brothers, Gerhart Bennett of Mishawaka and Orben Bennett of South Bend. on April 19, 2002.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 315-18-1765.³ Melva Mae Loughridge was born on January 21, 1924 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,5 As of June 21, 1942,her married name was Eichorst.² She married Vernon Dale "Ike" Eichorst, son of George John Eichorst and Genevieve Kollar, on June 21, 1942 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,4 Melva Mae Loughridge died on January 18, 2004 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 79.^1,2,3 She Melva M. Eichorst, 79, residing on South St. Joseph Street, South Bend, Ind., passed away following a brief illness at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, in Healthwin Hospital. She was born Jan. 21, 1924, in South Bend, as the daughter of Percy A. and Myrtle (Wiverly) Loughridge, and had remained a lifelong resident of this area. On June 21, 1942, in South Bend, she married Vernon D. "Ike" Eichorst , who preceded her in death on May 23, 1987. She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Eichorst on March 24, 1972; a sister, Lela Earl; and by a brother, Jack Loughridge. Mrs. Eichorst is survived by a son, James D. Eichorst of Mishawaka, Ind; and three grandchildren, whom she adored very much, Jennifer McLean of Mishawaka, Scott Eichorst of Mishawaka and Amber Stamper of Osceola, Ind; a sister-in-law, Georgia O'Connor of North Liberty, Ind; and three brothers-in-law, Donald Eichorst of Bremen, Ind., Clarence Eichorst of South Bend and Richard Eichorst of Osceola. Mrs. Eichorst was a former employee of the Bungalow Pie Company, and served as hostess at Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, for many years. on January 20, 2004.²

     Robert Eichorst was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ His Social Security Number was 309-56-2297.⁵ He was born on June 21, 1952 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,5 He died on March 24, 1972 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 19; His car ran into a train during a snowstorm.^1,2,3 He Services for Robert Eichorst, 19, of 2303 Normandy Dr., Mishawaka, fatally injured in a car-train accident in Michigan City, will be held Monday. Eichorst, who would have been married June 15 to Miss Elaine Weger of South Bend, died Friday in St. Joseph's Hospital, South Bend, of injuries suffered Thursday when the delivery truck of Strauss Pie Shoppe, Elkhart, which he was driving, struck the engine of a Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad train at the Meer Rd. crossing in Michigan City. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon D. Eichorst of Mishawaka; a brother, James, at home, and his grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Ritter of Calumet City, Ill. on March 26, 1972.³

     Betty Mae Eichorst was born on May 2, 1928 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. She died on June 26, 1928 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.

     Connie Sue O'Connor died on October 18, 1953 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 She was born on October 18, 1953 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

     Her Social Security Number was 307-62-6343.⁷ Deborah Kay O'Connor was born on November 8, 1954 at North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^7,1,3,6 As of August 16, 1975,her married name was Clark.² She married Nevin Bradley Clark on August 16, 1975 at North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,1,2,6 Deborah Kay O'Connor died on September 17, 1994 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 39.^7,4,5,1,6 She Deborah "Deb'o" K. Clark, 39, of 907 S. State St., died at 1:40 p.m. Saturday in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, after an illness. She was born Nov. 8, 1954, in North Liberty and was a lifelong resident. On Aug. 16, 1975, in North Liberty, she married Nevin B. Clark. He survives with son, Jeffrey M. at home; her parents, Harold and Georgia O'Connor of North Liberty; a sister, Nancy Dolph of North Liberty; three brothers, Jack O'Connor of North Liberty, Larry O'Connor of Sterling, Kan., and Ronald O'Connor of Las Cruces, N.M. She was a 1973 graduate of North Liberty High School. on September 18, 1994.⁶

     Peggy Jane Bradburn was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 She was born on October 24, 1941 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of September 2, 1961,her married name was Eichorst.² She married Richard Lee Eichorst, son of George John Eichorst and Genevieve Kollar, on September 2, 1961 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 Peggy Jane Bradburn died on March 14, 2012 at Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 70.^1,2 She Peggy J. Eichorst, 70, residing in Osceola, IN, passed away at 3:00 AM on Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in her home. She was born October 24, 1941, in South Bend, to the late Jasper LeRoy and Marie (Ball) Bradburn. Peggy attended Washington High School in South Bend. On September 2, 1961, at Grace Brethren Church, South Bend, she was united in marriage to Richard L. Eichorst, who survives. Peggy attended the Foxwood Hills Worship Center in Middlebury. She loved working in her flower gardens and was affectionately known as “Mim” by her granddaughter, Olivia. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper and Marie Bradburn; two sisters, Ruth Marie Jones and Rilla Wolak; and by her brother, Richard Bradburn. She is survived by husband, Richard L. Eichorst; one daughter, Penny Dell of Edwardsburg, MI; one son, Richard L. Eichorst II of Osceola; her granddaughter, Olivia Dell; sister, Patsy Hightower of Farmington, New Mexico; and two brothers, Roy Bradburn of Summerfield, FL, and Dan Bradburn of Montrose, CO. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. on March 16, 2012.²

     Cynthia Ann Downs was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (also known as New Oak Hill Cemetery), 1300 Chester Street, Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^4,2,5 Her Social Security Number was 309-34-6009.⁶ She was born on January 7, 1933 at Rochester, Fulton Co., Indiana.^1,4,2,6,3,5 As of May 18, 1982,her married name was Eichorst.¹ She married Donald Ray Eichorst, son of George John Eichorst and Genevieve Kollar, on May 18, 1982 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,7,2,5 Cynthia Ann Downs died on October 27, 1994 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 61.^4,2,6,5 She Cynthia A. Eichorst, 61, of 501 Pennsylvania Ave., died at 5:50 a.m. Thursday in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, following an illness. Mrs. Eichorst was born Jan. 7, 1933, in Rochester, and was a lifelong area resident. On May 18, 1982, in St. Joseph County, Ind., she married Donald R. Eichorst. He survives with two daughters, Christy Zook of Warsaw and Johnna Bouck of Plymouth; one granddaughter; and two sisters, Beverly Morrison of South Bend and Susan Runnells Tippecanoe. She was a member of Nappanee Missionary Church. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery. on October 28, 1994.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 312-26-6212.² Betty Jane Gibson was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,5,6 She was born on January 22, 1929 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,5,4,6 As of May 13, 1950,her married name was Eichorst.¹ She married Donald Ray Eichorst, son of George John Eichorst and Genevieve Kollar, on May 13, 1950 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,3,6 Betty Jane Gibson Mrs. Betty Eichorst, 51, of 23285 Roosevelt Road, died at 5 a.m. today at home after an unexpected illness. She was employed as a cook for the South Bend Community School Corp. at Greene Twp. School. Born on Jan. 22, 1929, in Mishawaka, she had lived in this area all her life. On May 13, 1950, in Lakeville, she married Donald Eichorst. He survives, along with her mother, Mrs. Ann Sinders of South Bend; two sons, John of Acklins, Mich., and Jerry of Mishawaka; three grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Gibson of Counton, Calif., and a stepbrother Richard Sinders of Covina, Calif. Burial will be in Southlawn Cemetery. on August 20, 1981.⁶ She died on August 20, 1981 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 52.^1,5,6

     Kay Carolyn Mills was buried at Grant Memorial Park, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.² She Kay C. Mills (Titus) Eichorst, born on March 21, 1938, in Marion, Indiana, passed away on October 8, 2025, in Greentown, Indiana. She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Kay dedicated nineteen years of her life as a Registered Nurse at the Marion VA, along with experience in various nursing homes and private nursing. She was immensely proud of her status as a nurse, having graduated from Marion High School in the class of 1956 and earning her nursing degree from Indianapolis Methodist Hospital in 1959. Kay was a valued member of her community, being active in Christland United Methodist Church as well as the Mississinewa Order of the Eastern Star, Women of the Moose, and the Red Hat Society. Her interests reflected a vibrant spirit, and she enjoyed the company of many friends through these organizations. She is survived by her children: Jerry (Jan) Titus of Kokomo, Dana (Greg) Melton of Swayzee, Diana (Darryl) Clark of Marion, and Hal (Tammy) Eichorst of Fishers, thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, many step-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Kay experienced loss in her life, having been married to Jerry N. Titus Sr. in 1959 until his passing in 1964. She later married Eldon "Ike" Eichorst in 1969, who passed away in 1972. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, James, Edward, and Royce Mills, and her sisters, Rita Conner and Joyce Hyatt. Burial was made at Grant Memorial Park beside her first husband, Jerry.² She was born on March 21, 1938 at Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.² As of February 23, 1969,her married name was Eichorst.³ She married Eldon John Eichorst, son of George John Eichorst and Genevieve Kollar, on February 23, 1969 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,1,2,4 Kay Carolyn Mills died on October 8, 2025 at Greentown, Howard Co., Indiana, at age 87.²