Carol J. McAvoy1

F, b. circa June, 1928, d. February 27, 2014
FatherPatrick J. McAvoy1,2,3 b. circa 1905
MotherPearl Inez Kollar1,2,3 b. July 9, 1906, d. December 22, 1991
     Carol J. McAvoy was buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, Culver, Marshall Co., Indiana.3 Her married name was Sundin.3 She married Carl J. Sundin.3 Carol J. McAvoy was born circa June, 1928 at Illinois.1 She died on February 27, 2014 at Maywood, Cook Co., Illinois.3 She PLYMOUTH - Carol J. Sundin, 85, a resident of Plymouth passed away at Loyola University Hospital in Maywood, Ill. at 2:36 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 following a series of strokes. Carol was born the only child of Patrick J. and Pearl I. (Kollar) McAvoy who both preceded her in death. Carol was married to Carl J. Sundin who also preceded her in death. Carol worked for Johnson & Johnson in Chicago for 38 years. She had full knowledge of the production facility and equipment and retired as a workforce trainer. She loved her little pet dog Candy which was a mixed breed; she also loved cats and most any animal. Carol had traveled nearly everywhere in the United States including Hawaii. She also enjoyed eating out, going to various plays, festivals, and concerts. Carol is survived by many cousins including Guy Flosenzier, Nancy and Larry Powell, Jack and Melanie Flosenzier, Larry and Peggy Gantz, Kim Craft, and Jerry and Martha Huffer all of Plymouth along with Patsy Mishler of Kansas and their families. She was preceded in death last month by her dear friend, Jean Flosenzier. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Tuesday March 4, 2014 in the Johnson-DanielsonFuneral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow in the funeral home at 12 p.m. with Life Celebrant Roberta Norris officiating. Burial will be in the Burr Oak Cemetery. Preferred are memorial gift contributions to the St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. on March 3, 2014.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 102, District 666, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois1
1940Dwelling 355, District 103-1103, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois2

Family

Carl J. Sundin
Marriage*Carol J. McAvoy married Carl J. Sundin.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6256] Pilot News, The, From the Carol J. Sundin obituary in the Mar 3, 2014 edition.

Grant Edward Enyart1,2,3

M, b. December 14, 1904, d. May 4, 1969
FatherMelvin Louis Enyart1,4,5,3 b. October 28, 1878, d. January 2, 1973
MotherAlice A. Kollar1,4,2,5,3 b. December 3, 1876, d. May 25, 1963
     Grant Edward Enyart was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,6 His Social Security Number was 312-03-3866.7 He was born on December 14, 1904 at Indiana.7,3 He married Mary A. Unknown circa 1927.4 Grant Edward Enyart died on May 4, 1969 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 64.7,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 43, District 157, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1920Dwelling 12, District 270, Ward 7, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1930Dwelling 208, District 46, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4
1940Dwelling 279, District 97-71, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana2

Occupation

1930Railroad switchman4
1940Brake company worker2

Family

Mary A. Unknown b. April 25, 1904, d. January 11, 1969
Marriage*Grant Edward Enyart married Mary A. Unknown circa 1927.4 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5831] Highland Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Mary A. Unknown1,2

F, b. April 25, 1904, d. January 11, 1969
     Her Social Security Number was 312-03-9577.3 Mary A. Unknown was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 She was born on April 25, 1904 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3,2 As of circa 1927,her married name was Enyart.1 She married Grant Edward Enyart, son of Melvin Louis Enyart and Alice A. Kollar, circa 1927.1 Mary A. Unknown died on January 11, 1969 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 64.3,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 279, District 97-71, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4

Occupation

1930Auto factory worker1
1940Auto factory worker4

Family

Grant Edward Enyart b. December 14, 1904, d. May 4, 1969
Marriage*Mary A. Unknown married Grant Edward Enyart, son of Melvin Louis Enyart and Alice A. Kollar, circa 1927.1 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Alta May Kaser1,2

F, b. February 6, 1907, d. September 1, 1995
FatherWilliam Franklin Kaser3,1,2 b. May 2, 1873, d. April 25, 1940
MotherIrene M. Kollar1,3,2 b. December 25, 1880, d. January 10, 1968
     Her Social Security Number was 312-03-7347.4 Alta May Kaser was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,5 She was born on February 6, 1907 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.4,5 As of June 6, 1925,her married name was Powell.5 She married Michael James Powell on June 6, 1925 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5 Alta May Kaser died on September 1, 1995 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 88.4,2,5 She SOUTH BEND - Services for Alta M. Powell, 88, of Palisade Avenue, who died at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Fountainview Place, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Welsheimer Funeral Home North, 17033 Cleveland Road. Burial will be in Southlawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour before services Wednesday in the funeral home. Mrs. Powell was born Feb. 6, 1907, in South Bend and was a lifelong resident. On June 6, 1925, in South Bend, as Alta M. Kaser, she married Michael James Powell. He died May 13, 1985. Surviving are a daughter, Madelyn Bayer of Babson Park, Fla; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Northway Church of Christ. on September 3, 1995.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 34, District 2, Gary, Lake Co., Indiana3
1920Dwelling 158, District 235, Ward 2, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1
1930Dwelling 84, District 4, Clay Township, St. Joseph Co., Illinois6
1940Dwelling 458, District 71-3, Clay Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana7

Occupation

1940Auto factory worker7

Family

Michael James Powell b. June 5, 1903, d. May 13, 1985
Marriage*Alta May Kaser married Michael James Powell on June 6, 1925 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.5 
Child
  • Madelyn I. Powell6,7,5

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Alta M. Powell obituary in the Sep 3, 1995 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Michael James Powell1,2,3

M, b. June 5, 1903, d. May 13, 1985
     Michael James Powell was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 His Social Security Number was 317-05-6870.4 He was born on June 5, 1903 at Illinois.4,3 He married Alta May Kaser, daughter of William Franklin Kaser and Irene M. Kollar, on June 6, 1925 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 Michael James Powell died on May 13, 1985 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 81.4,2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 84, District 4, Clay Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana5
1940Dwelling 458, District 71-3, Clay Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1

Occupation

1930Auto factory worker5
1940Auto factory worker1

Family

Alta May Kaser b. February 6, 1907, d. September 1, 1995
Marriage*Michael James Powell married Alta May Kaser, daughter of William Franklin Kaser and Irene M. Kollar, on June 6, 1925 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 
Child
  • Madelyn I. Powell5,1,2

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Alta M. Powell obituary in the Sep 3, 1995 edition.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Jessie Elizabeth Stevenson1,2

F, b. March 15, 1906, d. June 22, 1979
     Jessie Elizabeth Stevenson was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2 Her Social Security Number was 307-22-5434.3 She was born on March 15, 1906 at Illinois.3,2 As of June 6, 1930,her married name was Kaser.1 She married Melvin Ray Kaser, son of William Franklin Kaser and Irene M. Kollar, on June 6, 1930 at Cook Co., Illinois.1 Jessie Elizabeth Stevenson died on June 22, 1979 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 73.3,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 311, District 97-21, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana4

Family

Melvin Ray Kaser b. June 22, 1904, d. January 23, 1963
Marriage*Jessie Elizabeth Stevenson married Melvin Ray Kaser, son of William Franklin Kaser and Irene M. Kollar, on June 6, 1930 at Cook Co., Illinois.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William G. Kaser obituary in the Jun 15, 2011 edition.

William George "Bill" Kaser1,2,3

M, b. April 25, 1933, d. June 13, 2011
FatherMelvin Ray Kaser1,2,3 b. June 22, 1904, d. January 23, 1963
MotherJessie Elizabeth Stevenson1,2,3 b. March 15, 1906, d. June 22, 1979
     William George "Bill" Kaser was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, 24980 State Route 2, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3 He was born on April 25, 1933 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,4,3 He married Virginia Badowski on October 19, 1957 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3,5 William George "Bill" Kaser died on June 13, 2011 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 78.2,4,3,5 He SOUTH BEND - William "Bill" G. Kaser, 78, passed away at 6:41 a.m. on June 13, 2011, in the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Bill was born on April 25, 1933, in South Bend, to the late Melvin and Jesse (Stevenson) Kaser. On October 19, 1957, in South Bend, he married, Virginia (Badowski) Kaser, who survives along with their two sons, Eric (Melissa) Kaser of South Bend and Doug (Tammy) Kaser of South Bend; four grandchildren, Lauren Kaser, Garrett Kaser, Tony (Sarah) Kaser and Zachary Kaser; and by his three sisters, Gloria (Richard) Murphy of South Bend, Faye (George) Parrish of Plymouth and Lynn (Denny) Hines of Osceola. Bill honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked as a postman for the South Bend Post Office for 33 years, and was a bartender at Notre Dame for 27 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 357. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, and especially enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, watching sports, and loved going to the Casino. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011, in St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Road. A funeral service will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011, in the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice. on June 15, 2011.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 311, District 97-21, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana1

Family

Virginia Badowski b. March 13, 1935, d. November 30, 2016
Marriage*William George "Bill" Kaser married Virginia Badowski on October 19, 1957 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.2,3,5 
Children
  • Eric D. Kaser3,5,6
  • Douglas Brian "Doug" Kaser3,5

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William G. Kaser obituary in the Jun 15, 2011 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Virginia Kaser obituary in the Dec 4, 2016 edition.
  6. [S5668] Indiana Archives and Records Administratio, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005.

Virginia Badowski1,2,3

F, b. March 13, 1935, d. November 30, 2016
     Virginia Badowski was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, 24980 State Route 2, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 She was born on March 13, 1935 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.3 As of October 19, 1957,her married name was Kaser.2 She married William George "Bill" Kaser, son of Melvin Ray Kaser and Jessie Elizabeth Stevenson, on October 19, 1957 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2,3 Virginia Badowski died on November 30, 2016 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 81.3 She South Bend- Virginia Kaser, 81, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in the Sanctuary at Holy Cross. Virginia was born March 13, 1935 in South Bend, to the late Anthony and Irene (Splitt) Badowski. On October 19, 1957 Virginia married her loving husband William Kaser; he preceded her in death on June 13, 2011. Virginia was also preceded in death by a brother, James Badowski. Survivors of Virginia include her children, Eric (Melissa) Kaser of South Bend, Doug (Tammy) Kaser of South Bend; grandchildren, Lauren (Aaron), Garrett, Tony (Sarah), Brandyn, Zachary, Amanda; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Jackson, Zoe and Oliver; and a sister, Barbara Woltman of CA. Virginia was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church where she was a member of the Rosary Sodality. Virginia enjoyed spending time at the casino, and watching Notre Dame football. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation for Virginia will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday, December 5, 2016 in St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. with a Rosary to be prayed at 4:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Tuesday, in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St Joseph Cemetery. The family would like to thank the employees at Sanctuary at Holy Cross for the care of our mom. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545. on December 4, 2016.3

Family

William George "Bill" Kaser b. April 25, 1933, d. June 13, 2011
Marriage*She married William George "Bill" Kaser, son of Melvin Ray Kaser and Jessie Elizabeth Stevenson, on October 19, 1957 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.1,2,3 
Children
  • Eric D. Kaser2,3,4
  • Douglas Brian "Doug" Kaser2,3

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William G. Kaser obituary in the Jun 15, 2011 edition.
  3. [S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Virginia Kaser obituary in the Dec 4, 2016 edition.
  4. [S5668] Indiana Archives and Records Administratio, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005.