Beverly Ann Miller1,2,3

F, b. September 13, 1950, d. November 22, 2011
     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, son of Frank David Kollars and Anna Alfield McGinnis, on November 10, 1971 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2 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. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles. With Major Tracey Walters of the Salvation Army officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. on November 25, 2011.3

Family

Thomas Earl Kollars b. September 14, 1936, d. January 11, 2000
Marriage*She married Thomas Earl Kollars, son of Frank David Kollars and Anna Alfield McGinnis, on November 10, 1971 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2 
Children
  • Beverly Kollars3
  • Frank Kollars3
  • Thomas E. Kollars3,1

Citations

  1. [S5668] Indiana Archives and Records Administratio, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S6282] Dowagiac Daily News, From the Beverly Ann Kollars obituary in the Nov 25, 2011 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

George W. Cenkush1,2

M, b. April 9, 1904, d. June 21, 1979
     George W. Cenkush was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3 He was born on April 9, 1904 at Indiana.2 He married Lottie M. Kollar, daughter of Thomas Ulysses Kollar and Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Workman, on September 27, 1924 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,1 George W. Cenkush died on June 21, 1979 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 75.1,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 200, District 71-19, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4

Occupation

1940Auto manufacturer worker4

Family

Lottie M. Kollar b. July 7, 1907, d. April 13, 1996
Marriage*George W. Cenkush married Lottie M. Kollar, daughter of Thomas Ulysses Kollar and Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Workman, on September 27, 1924 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Lottie M. Cenkush obituary in the Apr 15, 1996 edition.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S5831] Highland Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lois Ree Cenkush1,2,3,4

F, b. November 24, 1934, d. April 1, 2003
FatherGeorge W. Cenkush1,2,3,4 b. April 9, 1904, d. June 21, 1979
MotherLottie M. Kollar1,2,3,4 b. July 7, 1907, d. April 13, 1996
     Her Social Security Number was 303-34-4934.3 Lois Ree Cenkush was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5 Her married name was Smith.1 She married Donald Lee Smith.1,5,4 Lois Ree Cenkush was born on November 24, 1934 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,4 She died on April 1, 2003 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 68.3,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 200, District 71-19, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2

Family

Donald Lee Smith b. July 10, 1927, d. August 7, 1995
Marriage*Lois Ree Cenkush married Donald Lee Smith.1,5,4 
Child
  • Kris Lee Smith4

Citations

  1. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Lottie M. Cenkush obituary in the Apr 15, 1996 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  5. [S5906] Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Donald Lee Smith1,2,3

M, b. July 10, 1927, d. August 7, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 317-22-9564.3 Donald Lee Smith was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2 He married Lois Ree Cenkush, daughter of George W. Cenkush and Lottie M. Kollar.4,1,2 Donald Lee Smith was born on July 10, 1927 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.2,3 He died on August 7, 1995 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 68.2,3

Family

Lois Ree Cenkush b. November 24, 1934, d. April 1, 2003
Marriage*He married Lois Ree Cenkush, daughter of George W. Cenkush and Lottie M. Kollar.4,1,2 
Child
  • Kris Lee Smith2

Citations

  1. [S5906] Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Lottie M. Cenkush obituary in the Apr 15, 1996 edition.

Gordon Miles Cenkush1,2,3,4,5

M, b. June 17, 1927, d. December 12, 1997
FatherGeorge W. Cenkush1,2,6,3 b. April 9, 1904, d. June 21, 1979
MotherLottie M. Kollar1,2,6,3 b. July 7, 1907, d. April 13, 1996
     Gordon Miles Cenkush was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,4 He was born on June 17, 1927 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3 He married Mary Martha Dolde on September 20, 1969 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,5,7 Gordon Miles Cenkush died on December 12, 1997 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 70.3,5,7 He SOUTH BEND - Gordon Miles Cenkush, 70, of South Jackson Street, died Friday in St. Joseph's Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Dolde); two daughters, Cheryl A. Cenkush and Caryl A. Cenkush, both of South Bend; and a sister, Lois Ree Smith of South Bend. Services will be at 11 a.m .Tuesday in St. Mary of the Assumpbtion Catholic Church. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Hahn Funeral Home, Mishawaka. on December 14, 1997.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 200, District 71-19, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6

Family

Mary Martha Dolde b. October 4, 1941, d. January 30, 2013
Marriage*Gordon Miles Cenkush married Mary Martha Dolde on September 20, 1969 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,5,7 
Children
  • Cheryl Ann Cenkush5,7,8
  • Caryl A. Cenkush5,7

Citations

  1. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Lottie M. Cenkush obituary in the Apr 15, 1996 edition.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S5831] Highland Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Gordon Miles Cenkush obituary in the Dec 14, 1997 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Mary M. Cenkush obituary in the Feb 3, 2013 edition.
  8. [S5668] Indiana Archives and Records Administratio, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005.

Julia Elaine Cenkush1

F, b. May 16, 1926, d. 1927
FatherGeorge W. Cenkush1,2 b. April 9, 1904, d. June 21, 1979
MotherLottie M. Kollar1,2 b. July 7, 1907, d. April 13, 1996
     Julia Elaine Cenkush was born on May 16, 1926 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 She died in 1927 at Indiana.1

Citations

  1. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Lottie M. Cenkush obituary in the Apr 15, 1996 edition.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Mary Martha Dolde1,2,3

F, b. October 4, 1941, d. January 30, 2013
     Mary Martha Dolde was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,3 She was born on October 4, 1941 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 As of September 20, 1969,her married name was Cenkush.3 She married Gordon Miles Cenkush, son of George W. Cenkush and Lottie M. Kollar, on September 20, 1969 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2,3 Mary Martha Dolde died on January 30, 2013 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 71.3 She SOUTH BEND - Mary M. Cenkush, 71, passed away at home on Wednesday, Jan. 30th. Mary was born on October 4, 1941 in South Bend as the daughter of Frank and Martha (Coddens) Dolde. She was preceded in death by her parents. On Sept. 20, 1969 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, South Bend, she married Gordon Cenkush. He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1997. Surviving Mary are two daughters, Cheryl (Scott) Cenkush Robbins of Elkhart and Caryl (Bryan Wise) Cenkush of South Bend; five grandchildren, Logan, Brianna, Andrea, Scotty and Michael (Christen) Robbins; one great-grandchild, Donnie; and two brothers, Edward (Rochelle) Dolde of Edwardsburg, MI, and Frank (Jean) Dolde of WI. Mary was a lifetime area resident. She was a Cashier at Arby's for 20 years. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will follow at 1:30, with Rev. Kevin Bauman officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Gordon. on February 3, 2013.3

Family

Gordon Miles Cenkush b. June 17, 1927, d. December 12, 1997
Marriage*She married Gordon Miles Cenkush, son of George W. Cenkush and Lottie M. Kollar, on September 20, 1969 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2,3 
Children
  • Cheryl Ann Cenkush2,3,5
  • Caryl A. Cenkush2,3

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Gordon Miles Cenkush obituary in the Dec 14, 1997 edition.
  3. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Mary M. Cenkush obituary in the Feb 3, 2013 edition.
  4. [S5831] Highland Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S5668] Indiana Archives and Records Administratio, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005.

Henrietta Fryar1,2

F, b. July 14, 1869, d. March 31, 1923
     Henrietta Fryar was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 She was born on July 14, 1869 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.2 As of September 9, 1896,her married name was Kollar.1 She married William L. Kollar, son of Josiah D. Kollar and Sarah Jane Smith, on September 9, 1896.1 Henrietta Fryar died on March 31, 1923 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 53.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 42, District 116, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana3
1910Dwelling 76, District 194, Union, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4
1920Dwelling 48, District 189, Clay Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5

Occupation

1920Private family servant5

Family

William L. Kollar b. September 28, 1868, d. January 31, 1918
Marriage*Henrietta Fryar married William L. Kollar, son of Josiah D. Kollar and Sarah Jane Smith, on September 9, 1896.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William Kollars obituary in the Jan 31, 1918 edition.
  7. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

Dorothy Marie Kollar1,2,3,4

F, b. June 3, 1898, d. January 26, 1920
FatherWilliam L. Kollar1,2,5,3 b. September 28, 1868, d. January 31, 1918
MotherHenrietta Fryar1,2,5,3 b. July 14, 1869, d. March 31, 1923
     Dorothy Marie Kollar was buried at Lakeville Cemetery, Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4 She was born on June 3, 1898 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3,4 As of February 3, 1917,her married name was Eichorst.3 She married George John Eichorst on February 3, 1917 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5,3,4 Dorothy Marie Kollar died on January 26, 1920 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 21.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 42, District 116, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2
1910Dwelling 76, District 194, Union, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 12, District 215, Union, St. Joseph Co., Indiana6

Family

George John Eichorst b. June 11, 1896, d. February 27, 1967
Marriage*Dorothy Marie Kollar married George John Eichorst on February 3, 1917 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5,3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S6284] Lakeville Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William Kollars obituary in the Jan 31, 1918 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Clarence G. Eichorst obituary in the Jan 10, 2011 edition.
  8. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  9. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Georgia E. O'Connor obituary in the Sep 23, 2005 edition.

Grace Veda Kollar1,2,3,4

F, b. June 16, 1900, d. July 5, 1967
FatherWilliam L. Kollar5,6,1,2,3 b. September 28, 1868, d. January 31, 1918
MotherHenrietta Fryar5,6,1,2,3 b. July 14, 1869, d. March 31, 1923
     Her married name was Rank.3 Grace Veda Kollar was buried at Culver Masonic Cemetery, Culver, Marshall Co., Indiana.3,4 She married Chester James Rank.3 Grace Veda Kollar was born on June 16, 1900 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,4,3 As of January 4, 1918,her married name was Short.2 She married Clinton M. Short on January 4, 1918 at Marshall Co., Indiana.2 Grace Veda Kollar died on July 5, 1967 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 67.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 76, District 194, Union, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1920Dwelling 63, District 183, Union, Marshall Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 276, District 17, Union, Marshall Co., Indiana8
1940Dwelling 22, District 50-18, Union, Marshall Co., Indiana9

Family 1

Chester James Rank b. November 2, 1902, d. October 22, 1957
Marriage*Grace Veda Kollar married Chester James Rank.3 

Family 2

Clinton M. Short b. March 7, 1893, d. August 7, 1938
Marriage*Grace Veda Kollar married Clinton M. Short on January 4, 1918 at Marshall Co., Indiana.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William Kollars obituary in the Jan 31, 1918 edition.
  2. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S6285] Culver Masonic Cemetery, Marshall Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  11. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.