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     Velva May Kollar was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born on May 5, 1901 at Indiana.² She died on January 4, 1919 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 17.²

     Genevieve Kollar was buried at Lakeville Cemetery, Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,4 She was born on September 12, 1904 at Indiana.^2,4 As of October 18, 1920,her married name was Eichorst.⁵ She married George John Eichorst on October 18, 1920 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^5,4 Genevieve Kollar died on February 20, 1970 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 65.^2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 347-14-5008.⁴ Pearl Inez Kollar was buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, Culver, Marshall Co., Indiana.² She was born on July 9, 1906 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,4 As of September 23, 1923,her married name was McAvoy.² She married Patrick J. McAvoy on September 23, 1923.^2,5 Pearl Inez Kollar died on December 22, 1991 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 85.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 312-03-6574.⁶ George John Eichorst was buried at Lakeville Cemetery, Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born on June 11, 1896 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana; George listed his birth date as Jun 3, 1895 on his marriage license.^7,6,3,4,5 He married Dorothy Marie Kollar, daughter of William L. Kollar and Henrietta Fryar, on February 3, 1917 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,7,8 George John Eichorst married Genevieve Kollar, daughter of William L. Kollar and Henrietta Fryar, on October 18, 1920 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^5,8 George John Eichorst died on February 27, 1967 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 70.⁵ He George J. Eichorst, 70, of 65303, U.S. 31 S., Lakeville, died at 2:20 p.m. Monday in South Bend Memorial Hospital where he had been admitted earlier in the day. He was an employee of the Reliable Dairy in South Bend, from which he retired five years ago. He was born June 11, 1896, in Lakeville. On Oct. 18, 1920, in South Bend, he married the former Genevieve Kollar, who survives. Other survivors are five sons, Clarence and Donald, of South Bend; Vernon, of Mishawaka; Eldon of Ligonier, and Richard, of Elkhart; a daughter, Mrs. Georgia O'Connor, of North Liberty; 13 grandchildren; a brother, Paul Eichorst, of South Bend, and four sisters, Mrs. Rienold Tetzlaff, Mrs. Clara Paege and Mrs. Ida Henkle, all of South Bend; Mrs. Emma Rexstrew, of North Liberty. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Harden Memorial Chapel, Lakeville, where services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Wayne Divine, of the Lakeville Bible Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Lakeville Cemetery. on February 28, 1967.⁵

     Clinton M. Short was buried at Culver Masonic Cemetery, Culver, Marshall Co., Indiana.^2,4 He was born on March 7, 1893 at Starke Co., Indiana; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Nov 7, 1893 in Lakeville, and his marriage license has Mar 7, 1894 in Culver, In.^1,2,3 He married Grace Veda Kollar, daughter of William L. Kollar and Henrietta Fryar, on January 4, 1918 at Marshall Co., Indiana.³ Clinton M. Short died on August 7, 1938 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 45; Died in a truck accident.²

     Melvin Louis Enyart was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling, Crawford Co., Michigan.⁴ He was born on October 28, 1878 at Cass Co., Indiana; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Oct 29, 1878.^2,3 He married Alice A. Kollar, daughter of Josiah D. Kollar and Sarah Jane Smith, on August 29, 1900 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Melvin Louis Enyart died on January 2, 1973 at Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., Michigan, at age 94.³

     Clarence G. Eichorst was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was born on May 1, 1918 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^7,3,4 He married Bernice Louise Bennett on March 26, 1941 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 Clarence G. Eichorst died on January 7, 2011 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 92.^7,6,4 He SOUTH BEND - Clarence G. Eichorst, 92, of South Bend, passed away at 8:05 p.m. Friday in his home. Clarence worked for Reliable Dairy, South Bend, for 31 years and then retired from the St. Joseph County Health Department in 1984 after 17 years of service. He was born on May 1, 1918, in Lakeville, to the late George and Dorothy (Kollars) Eichorst, and had lived in this area all of his life. On March 26, 1941, in South Bend, he married Bernice Bennett, who preceded him in death on April 17, 2002. Clarence is survived by his daughter, Dixie Eichorst of South Bend; sons, Terry (Yvonne) Eichorst of Houston, TX, and Tom (Carol) Eichorst of Elkhart, IN. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Bridget (Ben) Hodge, Jason, Michelle, Jessica, Bryan, Daniel, Timothy and Brittney Eichorst; and two brothers, Donald (Donna) Eichorst of Plymouth and Richard (Peggy) Eichorst of Osceola. One sister, Georgia O'Connor, and two brothers, Vernon and Eldon Eichorst, also preceded him in death. Services will be held Thursday, January 13, at 1 p.m. in the Palmer Funeral Home - River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46615. Rev. Tim Boucher will officiate. Entombment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Clarence was a World War II Army veteran. Contributions in memory of Clarence G. Eichorst may be made to Grace Community Church, 2309 Edison Road, South Bend, IN 46615. on January 10, 2011.³

     His Social Security Number was 316-16-5236.⁷ Vernon Dale "Ike" Eichorst was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ He was born on May 8, 1921 at Union, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^7,2,3 He married Melva Mae Loughridge on June 21, 1942 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 Vernon Dale "Ike" Eichorst died on May 23, 1987 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 66.^3,4

     Eldon John Eichorst was buried at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 307-30-5140.⁸ He was born on January 5, 1932 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^8,2,4,5 He married Kay Carolyn Mills on February 23, 1969 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 Eldon John Eichorst died on November 26, 1972 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 40; Died in an auto accident.^8,4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 317-30-6510.² Georgia Elaine Eichorst was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,8,4 She was born on September 23, 1934 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,7,3,8,4 As of January 12, 1952,her married name was O'Connor.⁸ She married Harold Devon "Hack" O'Connor on January 12, 1952 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,8,4,5 Georgia Elaine Eichorst died on September 21, 2005 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 70.^2,3,8,4,5 She North Liberty, IN -- Georgia E. O'Connor, 70, residing on South Jefferson Street, North Liberty, passed away from natural causes at 7:32 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2005, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Mrs. O'Connor was born on September 23, 1934, in South Bend, to the late George and Genevieve (Kollar) Eichorst. She had been a lifelong resident of Lakeville and North Liberty. On January 12, 1952, in South Bend, she married Harold D. O'Connor, who survives. Along with her husband of 53 years, Harold, survivors include one daughter, Nancy (Dennis) Dolph of Walkerton; three sons, Ronald (Carol) O'Connor of Las Cruces, NM, Jack (Linda) O'Connor of North Liberty and Larry (Linda) O'Connor of Brewster, KS; eight grandchildren, Ryan O'Connor, Heather Wills, Carol (Gonzalo) Ruiz, Jeffrey Clark, Lindsay (Scott) Namestnik, Johnathon Dolph, Kyle O'Connor and Tyler O'Connor; three brothers, Richard Eichorst of Osceola, Clarence Eichorst of South Bend and Donald Eichorst of Lakeville; and a son-in-law, Nevin Clark of North Liberty. Georgia was preceded in death by two daughters, Deborah Clark on September 17, 1994, and Connie Sue O'Connor on October 18, 1953; and two brothers, Eldon and Vernon Eichorst. Mrs. O'Connor attended Lakeville schools and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, North Liberty. She retired from Wells Aluminum in North Liberty and worked part-time at Liberty Lanes, North Liberty, and the John Glenn School Corporation, Walkerton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2005, in St. John's Lutheran Church, 24955 Riley Road, North Liberty. Rev Vicky Blough, pastor, will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. today, September 23, 2005, in the Palmer Funeral Home, Lakeville, and one hour prior to the services in church on Saturday. Contributions in memory of Georgia E O'Connor may be made to the American Breast Cancer Society, 535 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545; or to St. John's Lutheran Church, 24955 Riley Road, North Liberty, IN 46554. on September 23, 2005.⁴

     Harold Devon "Hack" O'Connor was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on August 21, 1930 at North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,4 He married Georgia Elaine Eichorst, daughter of George John Eichorst and Genevieve Kollar, on January 12, 1952 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^5,2,3,4 Harold Devon "Hack" O'Connor died on May 2, 2010 at North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 79.^1,4 He NORTH LIBERTY - Harold Devon "Hack" O'Connor, a lifelong resident of North Liberty, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2010 in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. He was born August 21, 1930 in North Liberty, a son of Zell & Helen (Finch) O'Connor, and remained a lifelong resident. Harold worked for many years as a meat cutter-butcher for Wilcox's Supermarket, and taught many people how to cut meat throughout the years. He retired from John Glenn School Corp., where he worked as a Custodian at North Liberty Elementary School. On January 12, 1952 in South Bend, Harold was united in marriage to Georgia Elaine Eichorst. They enjoyed 53 years of marriage until her passing on September 21, 2005. He was also preceded in death by two daughters, Connie Sue O'Connor on October 18, 1953, and Deborah Clark, September 17, 1994, along with a sister, Enid Beaudoin, and four brothers, Lawrence, Lester, Donald, and William O'Connor. Harold is survived by a daughter, Nancy (Dennis) Dolph of Walkerton, three sons, Ronald (Carol) O'Connor of Las Cruces, NM, Jack (Linda) O'Connor of North Liberty, and Larry (Linda) O'Connor of Sharon Spirit, KS, and eight grandchildren, Ryan O'Connor, Heather Wills, Karyl (Gonzalo) Ruiz, Jeffrey Clark, Lindsay (Scott) Namestnik, Jonathon Dolph, Kyle O'Connor, and Tyler O'Connor. In addition, four sisters, Doris (Dennis) Groves, Dorothy Arnett, Norma Solmos all of North Liberty, and Judy (Michael) Granning of Fort Wayne, and a brother, Dale "Verland" O'Connor of South Bend all survive him as well. Harold proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a 50 year member of the American Legion Post 365, in North Liberty. He was an avid fisherman, and always enjoyed having family and friends at his home for a fish fry. He was a lifelong Cub's fan, and enjoyed bowling for many years. He loved watching "The Price is Right", "Wheel of Fortune", and "Jeopardy". Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, at the Palmer Funeral Home-Lakeville, 314 South Michigan Street, Lakeville, IN. Rev. Vicky Blough, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church will officiate. Graveside services with military honors will follow at Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the Palmer Funeral Home-Lakeville. Expressions of sympathy on behalf of Mr. O'Connor may be offered to The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637, or to Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Research, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244. on May 4, 2010.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 307-16-1564.¹ Bernice Louise Bennett was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ She was born on February 14, 1920 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,3 As of March 26, 1941,her married name was Eichorst.² She married Clarence G. Eichorst, son of George John Eichorst and Dorothy Marie Kollar, on March 26, 1941 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3 Bernice Louise Bennett died on April 17, 2002 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 82.^1,2,3

     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 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 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 309-56-2297.³ He was born on June 21, 1952 at Indiana.^1,3 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

     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.

     Deborah Kay O'Connor was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Her Social Security Number was 307-62-6343.⁵ She was born on November 8, 1954 at North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^5,1 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.^3,1,2 Deborah Kay O'Connor died on September 17, 1994 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 39.^5,3,4,1