Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

Chester Earle Stahl^1,2,3

M, b. April 12, 1913

Chester Earle Stahl was born on April 12, 1913 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² He married Katherine Carr Hurt, daughter of James Wheeler Hurt and Lillian Ellen "Lillie" Smith, on June 29, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Chester Earle Stahl and Katherine Carr Hurt were divorced on November 1, 1956 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³

Family

Katherine Carr Hurt b. January 24, 1917

Marriage*

Chester Earle Stahl married Katherine Carr Hurt, daughter of James Wheeler Hurt and Lillian Ellen "Lillie" Smith, on June 29, 1940 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹

Divorce*

Chester Earle Stahl and Katherine Carr Hurt were divorced on November 1, 1956 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³

Child

Chester Earle Stahl Jr.²

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Olive Fisher Cooper^1,2,3

F, b. September 22, 1917, d. April 27, 1988

Her Social Security Number was 223-12-0167.³ Olive Fisher Cooper was born on September 22, 1917 at Castlewood, Russell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of November 26, 1938,her married name was Hurt.¹ She married Robert Nelson Hurt, son of James Wheeler Hurt and Lillian Ellen "Lillie" Smith, on November 26, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Olive Fisher Cooper died on April 27, 1988 at Flagler Co., Florida, at age 70.^3,4

Census Records

1940

Dwelling 104, District 119-45, Roanoke, Virginia

⁵

Family

Robert Nelson Hurt b. August 23, 1918, d. August 17, 1997

Marriage*

Olive Fisher Cooper married Robert Nelson Hurt, son of James Wheeler Hurt and Lillian Ellen "Lillie" Smith, on November 26, 1938 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

Children

Robert Nelson Hurt Jr.⁶
Patricia Hurt⁶

Citations

[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
[S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1872] Daytona Beach News-Journal, From the Robert Nelson Hurt obituary in the Aug 19, 1997 edition.

Josiah D. Kollar^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 22, 1843, d. November 12, 1909

Josiah D. Kollar was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born on April 22, 1843 at Ohio.^3,5 He began military service on January 3, 1862 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, Enlisted in 48th Regiment, Indiana Infantry.^4,6,7 He married Sarah Jane Smith, daughter of Elihu Smith and Elizabeth Ann Poff, on February 26, 1863 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2 Josiah D. Kollar died on November 12, 1909 at Indiana at age 66.⁵

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 204, Prairie, Schuyler Co., Missouri

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1880

Dwelling 241, District 160, Penn Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

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1900

Dwelling 24, District 99, Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

Occupation

1870		Farmer⁸
1880		Farmer⁹
1900		Farmer³

Family

Sarah Jane Smith b. July 8, 1845, d. December 2, 1938

Marriage*

Josiah D. Kollar married Sarah Jane Smith, daughter of Elihu Smith and Elizabeth Ann Poff, on February 26, 1863 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2

Children

James Horace Kollar+^8,9 b. July 7, 1864, d. October 18, 1958
Thomas Ulysses Kollar+^8,9,10 b. September 12, 1866, d. February 6, 1959
William L. Kollar+^8,9 b. September 28, 1868, d. January 31, 1918
John V. Kollar⁹ b. circa 1871
Alice A. Kollar+^9,1 b. December 3, 1876, d. May 25, 1963
Irene M. Kollar+^11,1 b. December 25, 1880, d. January 10, 1968
Blaine Logan Kollar+³ b. October 13, 1884, d. June 18, 1931

Citations

[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S1423] Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System National Park Service, U.S. Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865.
[S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S6279] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and D.C. Washington, U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865.
[S6280] Indiana State Digital Archives, Indiana, Civil War Soldier Database Index, 1861-1865.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

James Horace Kollar^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 7, 1864, d. October 18, 1958

Father

Josiah D. Kollar^1,2 b. April 22, 1843, d. November 12, 1909

Mother

Sarah Jane Smith^1,2,6 b. July 8, 1845, d. December 2, 1938

James Horace Kollar was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,5 He was born on July 7, 1864 at Indiana.⁵ He married Emma Rose Day on February 22, 1893 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,5 James Horace Kollar and Emma Rose Day were divorced before January 8, 1920.⁷ James Horace Kollar married Sylvia Reed before April 4, 1930.⁸ James Horace Kollar died on October 18, 1958 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 94.⁵

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 204, Prairie, Schuyler Co., Missouri

1880

Dwelling 241, District 160, Penn Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1900

Dwelling 222, District 137, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁹

1910

Dwelling 115, District 194, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1930

Dwelling 99, District 8, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁸

1940

Dwelling 24, District 97-6, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

¹¹

Occupation

1900		Day laborer⁹
1910		Farmer¹⁰
1930		Brake factory sweeper⁸

Family 1

Emma Rose Day b. November 20, 1874, d. January 16, 1945

Marriage*

James Horace Kollar married Emma Rose Day on February 22, 1893 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,5

Divorce*

James Horace Kollar and Emma Rose Day were divorced before January 8, 1920.⁷

Children

Ruth Ann Kollar^9,10,5 b. December 19, 1896, d. May 7, 1937
Stephen Arthur Kollar+^9,10,12,5 b. April 5, 1898, d. June 7, 1984
Melvin Roosevelt Kollar^10,5 b. August 23, 1900, d. April 16, 1952
Mary Ann Kollar+^10,5 b. January 2, 1903, d. January 22, 1975
Lawrence C./D. Kollar+^10,13 b. March 29, 1906, d. November 13, 1969
Dollie May Kollar+^10,5,14,15 b. October 2, 1908, d. September 11, 2005
Walter Elias Kollar+^7,16,12,5 b. March 23, 1911, d. September 19, 1958

Family 2

Sylvia Reed b. circa 1873

Marriage*

James Horace Kollar married Sylvia Reed before April 4, 1930.⁸

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William Kollars obituary in the Jan 31, 1918 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Dollie May Badman obituary in the Sep 15, 2005 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Thomas Ulysses Kollar^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 12, 1866, d. February 6, 1959

Father

Josiah D. Kollar^1,2,6 b. April 22, 1843, d. November 12, 1909

Mother

Sarah Jane Smith^1,2,6,7 b. July 8, 1845, d. December 2, 1938

His Social Security Number was 307-09-4279.⁶ Thomas Ulysses Kollar was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^8,5 He was born on September 12, 1866 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^6,8,5 He married Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Workman on February 23, 1898 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ Thomas Ulysses Kollar died on February 6, 1959 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 92.^8,5

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 204, Prairie, Schuyler Co., Missouri

1880

Dwelling 241, District 160, Penn Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 51, District 192, Ward 7, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 156, District 220, Ward 1, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁹

1930

Dwelling 78, District 58, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

¹⁰

Occupation

1910		Factory laborer³
1920		Teamster⁹
1930		Cemetery laborer¹⁰

Family

Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Workman b. March 29, 1876, d. November 18, 1952

Marriage*

Thomas Ulysses Kollar married Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Workman on February 23, 1898 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴

Children

Idell I. Kollar^3,5,4 b. November 14, 1900, d. June 3, 1993
Frank David Kollars+^3,9,10 b. October 16, 1902, d. September 1, 1975
Lottie M. Kollar+^3,9,5 b. July 7, 1907, d. April 13, 1996

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William Kollars obituary in the Jan 31, 1918 edition.
[S5831] Highland Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

William L. Kollar^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 28, 1868, d. January 31, 1918

Father

Josiah D. Kollar^1,2 b. April 22, 1843, d. November 12, 1909

Mother

Sarah Jane Smith^1,2,6 b. July 8, 1845, d. December 2, 1938

William L. Kollar was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on September 28, 1868 at Indiana.^3,6 He married Henrietta Fryar on September 9, 1896.⁵ William L. Kollar William Kollars, 49 years old, residing three-fourths of a mile south of Lakevill, died Thursday evening from injuries recieved when struck at 6:05 p.m. by a Vandalla train about one mile south of Lakeville. Mr. Kollars was still alive when picked up after the accident, but died while being brought to this city. Mr. Kollars was driving a team of horses home and had taken a short cut along the railroad track. He was born in St. Joseph county on the Turkey creek road Sept. 28, 1868, and had lived in the vicinity all of his life. Surviving are his wife, Henrietta; his mother, Mrs. Sarah Kollars, residing six miles south on the Michigan road; five daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Elchorst, of Lakeville, Mrs. Grace Short, of Culver, Ind; Velva, Genevieve and Pearl, all at home; three brothers, James, of Hamlet, Ind; Blaine, of Greenville, Ill., and Thomas, of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Enyert and Mrs. Irene Kaser, both of this city. on January 31, 1918.⁶ He died on January 31, 1918 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 49.^3,6

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 204, Prairie, Schuyler Co., Missouri

1880

Dwelling 241, District 160, Penn Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1900

Dwelling 42, District 116, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁷

1910

Dwelling 76, District 194, Union, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁸

Occupation

1900

Farmer⁷

1910

Farmer⁸

Family

Henrietta Fryar b. July 14, 1869, d. March 31, 1923

Marriage*

William L. Kollar married Henrietta Fryar on September 9, 1896.⁵

Children

Dorothy Marie Kollar+^8,7,6,9 b. June 3, 1898, d. January 26, 1920
Grace Veda Kollar+^8,7,6,9,3 b. June 16, 1900, d. July 5, 1967
Velva May Kollar^8,6,3 b. May 5, 1901, d. January 4, 1919
Genevieve Kollar+^8,6,3 b. September 12, 1904, d. February 20, 1970
Pearl Inez Kollar+^8,6,3 b. July 9, 1906, d. December 22, 1991

Citations

[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5831] Highland Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William Kollars obituary in the Jan 31, 1918 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.

John V. Kollar¹

M, b. circa 1871

Father

Josiah D. Kollar¹ b. April 22, 1843, d. November 12, 1909

Mother

Sarah Jane Smith¹ b. July 8, 1845, d. December 2, 1938

John V. Kollar was born circa 1871 at Missouri.¹

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 241, District 160, Penn Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Alice A. Kollar^1,2,3

F, b. December 3, 1876, d. May 25, 1963

Father

Josiah D. Kollar^1,2 b. April 22, 1843, d. November 12, 1909

Mother

Sarah Jane Smith^1,4,2 b. July 8, 1845, d. December 2, 1938

Alice A. Kollar was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² She was born on December 3, 1876 at Indiana.² As of August 29, 1900,her married name was Enyart.³ She married Melvin Louis Enyart on August 29, 1900 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ Alice A. Kollar died on May 25, 1963 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 86.²

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 241, District 160, Penn Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1900

Dwelling 222, District 137, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁵

1910

Dwelling 43, District 157, Portage Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁶

1920

Dwelling 12, District 270, Ward 7, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁷

1930

Dwelling 208, District 46, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁸

1940

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

⁹

Occupation

1900

Seamstress⁵

1930

Shirt factory worker⁸

Family

Melvin Louis Enyart b. October 28, 1878, d. January 2, 1973

Marriage*

Alice A. Kollar married Melvin Louis Enyart on August 29, 1900 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³

Child

Grant Edward Enyart^6,8,9,7,2 b. December 14, 1904, d. May 4, 1969

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S6287] Unknown compiler, Marriage Records St. Joseph Co 1860-1920 Vol III.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William Kollars obituary in the Jan 31, 1918 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Blaine Logan Kollar^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 13, 1884, d. June 18, 1931

Father

Josiah D. Kollar¹ b. April 22, 1843, d. November 12, 1909

Mother

Sarah Jane Smith^1,2,6 b. July 8, 1845, d. December 2, 1938

Blaine Logan Kollar was born on October 13, 1884 at Indiana.⁵ He married Mabel Ella Fuller on March 1, 1905 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ Blaine Logan Kollar died on June 18, 1931 at Polk Co., Minnesota, at age 46.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 24, District 99, Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 16, District 132, Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 7, District 1, Beaulieu, Mahnomen Co., Minnesota

⁷

Occupation

1910

Farmer²

1930

Farmer⁷

Family

Mabel Ella Fuller b. December, 1883, d. August 29, 1929

Marriage*

Blaine Logan Kollar married Mabel Ella Fuller on March 1, 1905 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³

Children

Alice I. Kollar+² b. September 25, 1905, d. June, 1989
Joseph Francis Kollar^7,8 b. October 1, 1914, d. October 18, 1993
John Irvin Kollar⁷ b. May 7, 1916, d. November 23, 1974
Daisy Elizabeth Kollar⁷ b. September 27, 1920, d. March 11, 2005
Lena Kollar^7,9 b. April 26, 1923, d. June 17, 2002

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S505] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2017.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William Kollars obituary in the Jan 31, 1918 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Mabel Ella Fuller^1,2

F, b. December, 1883, d. August 29, 1929

Mabel Ella Fuller was born in December, 1883 at Indiana.² As of March 1, 1905,her married name was Kollar.¹ She married Blaine Logan Kollar, son of Josiah D. Kollar and Sarah Jane Smith, on March 1, 1905 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ Mabel Ella Fuller died on August 29, 1929 at Mahnomen Co., Minnesota, at age 45.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 16, District 132, Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁴

Family

Blaine Logan Kollar b. October 13, 1884, d. June 18, 1931

Marriage*

Mabel Ella Fuller married Blaine Logan Kollar, son of Josiah D. Kollar and Sarah Jane Smith, on March 1, 1905 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹

Children

Alice I. Kollar+⁴ b. September 25, 1905, d. June, 1989
Joseph Francis Kollar^5,6 b. October 1, 1914, d. October 18, 1993
John Irvin Kollar⁵ b. May 7, 1916, d. November 23, 1974
Daisy Elizabeth Kollar⁵ b. September 27, 1920, d. March 11, 2005
Lena Kollar^5,7 b. April 26, 1923, d. June 17, 2002

Citations

[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S505] Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2017.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Alice I. Kollar¹

F, b. September 25, 1905, d. June, 1989

Father

Blaine Logan Kollar¹ b. October 13, 1884, d. June 18, 1931

Mother

Mabel Ella Fuller¹ b. December, 1883, d. August 29, 1929

Alice I. Kollar was buried at Noffsinger Cemetery, Pleasant Mound, Bond Co., Illinois.² Her Social Security Number was 347-26-0039.³ She was born on September 25, 1905 at Indiana.³ As of 1925,her married name was Elkins.⁴ She married Ernest Franklin Elkins in 1925 at Mulberry Grove, Bond Co., Illinois.⁴ Alice I. Kollar died in June, 1989 at Bond Co., Illinois, at age 83.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 16, District 132, Center Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 109, District 16, Pleasant Mound, Bond Co., Illinois

⁵

1940

Dwelling 116, District 26-11, Lone Grove, Fayette Co., Illinois

⁶

Family

Ernest Franklin Elkins b. August 12, 1907, d. December 20, 1980

Marriage*

Alice I. Kollar married Ernest Franklin Elkins in 1925 at Mulberry Grove, Bond Co., Illinois.⁴

Child

Albert E. Elkins^5,6,4 b. November 1, 1926, d. December 31, 2012

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S6291] Noffsinger Cemetery, Bond Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Ernest Elkins obituary in the Dec 23, 1980 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Irene M. Kollar^1,2,3

F, b. December 25, 1880, d. January 10, 1968

Father

Josiah D. Kollar^1,3 b. April 22, 1843, d. November 12, 1909

Mother

Sarah Jane Smith^1,4,3 b. July 8, 1845, d. December 2, 1938

Irene M. Kollar was born on December 25, 1880 at Indiana.³ As of September 16, 1902,her married name was Kaser.² She married William Franklin Kaser on September 16, 1902 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² Irene M. Kollar died on January 10, 1968 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 87.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 34, District 2, Gary, Lake Co., Indiana

⁵

1920

Dwelling 158, District 235, Ward 2, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁶

1930

Dwelling 198, District 19, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 375, District 97-21, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁷

Family

William Franklin Kaser b. May 2, 1873, d. April 25, 1940

Marriage*

Irene M. Kollar married William Franklin Kaser on September 16, 1902 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

Children

Melvin Ray Kaser+^1,5,6 b. June 22, 1904, d. January 23, 1963
Alta May Kaser+^6,5,3 b. February 6, 1907, d. September 1, 1995

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William Kollars obituary in the Jan 31, 1918 edition.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Franklin Kaser^1,2,3

M, b. May 2, 1873, d. April 25, 1940

William Franklin Kaser was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born on May 2, 1873 at Indiana.³ He married Irene M. Kollar, daughter of Josiah D. Kollar and Sarah Jane Smith, on September 16, 1902 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² William Franklin Kaser died on April 25, 1940 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 66.⁴

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 34, District 2, Gary, Lake Co., Indiana

⁵

1920

Dwelling 158, District 235, Ward 2, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁶

1930

Dwelling 198, District 19, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 375, District 97-21, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁷

Occupation

1910		Railroad switchman⁵
1920		Railroad switchman⁶
1930		Railroad crossing watchman¹

Family

Irene M. Kollar b. December 25, 1880, d. January 10, 1968

Marriage*

William Franklin Kaser married Irene M. Kollar, daughter of Josiah D. Kollar and Sarah Jane Smith, on September 16, 1902 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

Children

Melvin Ray Kaser+^1,5,6,8 b. June 22, 1904, d. January 23, 1963
Alta May Kaser+^5,6,8 b. February 6, 1907, d. September 1, 1995

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Melvin Ray Kaser^1,2,3,4

M, b. June 22, 1904, d. January 23, 1963

Father

William Franklin Kaser^1,5,2,4 b. May 2, 1873, d. April 25, 1940

Mother

Irene M. Kollar^1,5,2 b. December 25, 1880, d. January 10, 1968

Melvin Ray Kaser was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ His Social Security Number was 312-03-7254.⁶ He was born on June 22, 1904 at Indiana.^5,6,4 He married Jessie Elizabeth Stevenson on June 6, 1930 at Cook Co., Illinois.³ Melvin Ray Kaser died on January 23, 1963 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 58.^6,4

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 34, District 2, Gary, Lake Co., Indiana

⁵

1920

Dwelling 158, District 235, Ward 2, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1930

Factory press operator¹

1940

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

⁷

Occupation

1940

Machinist⁷

Family

Jessie Elizabeth Stevenson b. March 15, 1906, d. June 22, 1979

Marriage*

Melvin Ray Kaser married Jessie Elizabeth Stevenson on June 6, 1930 at Cook Co., Illinois.³

Children

Lynn Kaser⁸
Gloria Kaser^7,8
William George "Bill" Kaser+^7,4,8 b. April 25, 1933, d. June 13, 2011
Faye Kaser^7,8

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1897] Cook County Clerk, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the William G. Kaser obituary in the Jun 15, 2011 edition.

Emma Rose Day¹

F, b. November 20, 1874, d. January 16, 1945

Emma Rose Day was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² She was born on November 20, 1874 at Donaldson, Marshall Co., Indiana.³ As of February 22, 1893,her married name was Kollar.¹ She married James Horace Kollar, son of Josiah D. Kollar and Sarah Jane Smith, on February 22, 1893 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,3 Emma Rose Day and James Horace Kollar were divorced before January 8, 1920.⁴ Emma Rose Day died on January 16, 1945 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 70.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 222, District 137, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁵

1910

Dwelling 115, District 194, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁶

1920

Dwelling 128, District 252, Ward 3, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁴

1930

Dwelling 418, District 50, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁷

1940

Dwelling 109, District 71-19, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁸

Occupation

1920

Boarding house operator⁴

Family

James Horace Kollar b. July 7, 1864, d. October 18, 1958

Marriage*

Emma Rose Day married James Horace Kollar, son of Josiah D. Kollar and Sarah Jane Smith, on February 22, 1893 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,3

Divorce*

Emma Rose Day and James Horace Kollar were divorced before January 8, 1920.⁴

Children

Ruth Ann Kollar^5,6,4,3 b. December 19, 1896, d. May 7, 1937
Stephen Arthur Kollar+^5,6,4,7,9,3 b. April 5, 1898, d. June 7, 1984
Melvin Roosevelt Kollar^6,4,3 b. August 23, 1900, d. April 16, 1952
Mary Ann Kollar+^6,4,3 b. January 2, 1903, d. January 22, 1975
Lawrence C./D. Kollar+^6,4,7,10 b. March 29, 1906, d. November 13, 1969
Dollie May Kollar+^6,4,3,11,12 b. October 2, 1908, d. September 11, 2005
Walter Elias Kollar+^4,7,13,9,3,8 b. March 23, 1911, d. September 19, 1958

Citations

[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Dollie May Badman obituary in the Sep 15, 2005 edition.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.

Stephen Arthur Kollar^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 5, 1898, d. June 7, 1984

Father

James Horace Kollar^6,7,2,3 b. July 7, 1864, d. October 18, 1958

Mother

Emma Rose Day^6,7,1,8,2,3 b. November 20, 1874, d. January 16, 1945

His Social Security Number was 317-05-9134.⁹ Stephen Arthur Kollar was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 He was born on April 5, 1898 at Indiana.^6,2,3,9 He married Hazel Mae Secrist on September 3, 1920 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² Stephen Arthur Kollar married Hazel Beryl Stevens on June 24, 1933 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹⁰ Stephen Arthur Kollar died on June 7, 1984 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 86.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 222, District 137, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁶

1910

Dwelling 115, District 194, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁷

1920

Dwelling 128, District 252, Ward 3, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 418, District 50, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁸

1940

Dwelling 526, District 71-4, Clay Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

¹¹

Occupation

1920		Factory electrician¹
1930		Foundry stock chaser⁸
1940		Brake factory machine operator¹¹

Family 1

Hazel Mae Secrist b. May 6, 1902, d. November 18, 1928

Marriage*

Stephen Arthur Kollar married Hazel Mae Secrist on September 3, 1920 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.²

Children

Betty Rose Kollar+^8,5,3,12 b. August 20, 1921, d. February 19, 1980
Robert Arthur Kollar^8,11,5,12 b. August 18, 1923, d. February 9, 1982
Dorothy Ann Kollar+^8,11,12 b. February 12, 1927, d. September 25, 2014

Family 2

Hazel Beryl Stevens b. December 10, 1912, d. May 30, 2009

Marriage*

Stephen Arthur Kollar married Hazel Beryl Stevens on June 24, 1933 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹⁰

Children

JoAnne Kollar^10,12
Ida Belle Kollar^11,10,12,5
Albert James Kollar^11,10,12,5 b. November 2, 1938, d. October 23, 2009
Marilyn Elaine Kollar^10,12

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5906] Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Hazel B. Stevens Kollar obituary in the May 31, 2009 edition.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Dorothy Ann Gemmer obituary in the Sep 27, 2014 edition.

Ruth Ann Kollar^1,2,3,4

F, b. December 19, 1896, d. May 7, 1937

Father

James Horace Kollar^1,5,3 b. July 7, 1864, d. October 18, 1958

Mother

Emma Rose Day^1,5,6,3 b. November 20, 1874, d. January 16, 1945

Ruth Ann Kollar was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 She was born on December 19, 1896 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ As of April 4, 1920,her married name was Bell.² She married William Bell on April 4, 1920 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3 Ruth Ann Kollar died on May 7, 1937 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 40; Died in an auto and train collision.³

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 222, District 137, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1910

Dwelling 115, District 194, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁵

1920

Dwelling 128, District 252, Ward 3, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁶

1930

Dwelling 112, District 3, Clay Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁷

Occupation

1920

Railroad office clerk⁶

Family

William Bell b. October 14, 1888, d. May 7, 1937

Marriage*

Ruth Ann Kollar married William Bell on April 4, 1920 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3

Citations

[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5831] Highland Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Melvin Roosevelt Kollar^1,2,3,4

M, b. August 23, 1900, d. April 16, 1952

Father

James Horace Kollar^1,2 b. July 7, 1864, d. October 18, 1958

Mother

Emma Rose Day^1,5,2 b. November 20, 1874, d. January 16, 1945

Melvin Roosevelt Kollar was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,4 He married Wilma M. Wheeler.⁶ Melvin Roosevelt Kollar was born on August 23, 1900 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 22, 1900.^2,3,4 He married Marie Unknown circa 1929.⁷ Melvin Roosevelt Kollar died on April 16, 1952 at Knox, Starke Co., Indiana, at age 51.^2,4

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 115, District 194, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 128, District 252, Ward 3, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁵

1930

Dwelling 434, District 81, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁷

1940

Dwelling 24, District 14-15, Ontwa Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁶

Occupation

1920		Factory machine operator⁵
1930		Brake factory worker⁷
1940		Truck driver⁶

Family 1

Wilma M. Wheeler b. December 30, 1910, d. June 1, 2000

Marriage*

Melvin Roosevelt Kollar married Wilma M. Wheeler.⁶

Family 2

Marie Unknown b. circa 1906

Marriage*

Melvin Roosevelt Kollar married Marie Unknown circa 1929.⁷

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
[S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary Ann Kollar^1,2,3

F, b. January 2, 1903, d. January 22, 1975

Father

James Horace Kollar^1,2 b. July 7, 1864, d. October 18, 1958

Mother

Emma Rose Day^1,4,2 b. November 20, 1874, d. January 16, 1945

Her Social Security Number was 307-22-0737.⁵ Mary Ann Kollar was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3 She was born on January 2, 1903 at Indiana.^2,5 As of circa 1921,her married name was Reeser.⁶ She married William David Reeser circa 1921.^2,6 Mary Ann Kollar died on January 22, 1975 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 72.²

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 115, District 194, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 128, District 252, Ward 3, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁴

1930

Dwelling 212, District 58, German Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁶

1940

Dwelling 3, District 97-73, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁷

Family

William David Reeser b. February 8, 1893, d. February 10, 1959

Marriage*

Mary Ann Kollar married William David Reeser circa 1921.^2,6

Children

Marjorie Lou Reeser^7,8,9,2 b. January 3, 1933, d. August 24, 1980
Ruth Ann Reeser^7,8

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S6009] Southlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Lawrence C./D. Kollar^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 29, 1906, d. November 13, 1969

Father

James Horace Kollar^1,3 b. July 7, 1864, d. October 18, 1958

Mother

Emma Rose Day^1,5,6,3 b. November 20, 1874, d. January 16, 1945

His Social Security Number was 312-03-6258.⁷ Lawrence C./D. Kollar was buried at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Niles, Cass Co., Michigan.⁴ He was born on March 29, 1906 at Indiana.^7,3 He married Eva Florence Wilcoxen on May 25, 1924 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.² Lawrence C./D. Kollar married Elsie Blake on July 11, 1936 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ Lawrence C./D. Kollar died on November 13, 1969 at Dowagiac, Cass Co., Michigan, at age 63.³

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 115, District 194, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 128, District 252, Ward 3, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁵

1930

Dwelling 418, District 50, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁶

1940

Dwelling 35, District 14-15, Ontwa Township, Cass Co., Michigan

⁸

Occupation

1930

Brake factory foreman⁶

1940

Drill press operator⁸

Family 1

Eva Florence Wilcoxen b. April 9, 1908, d. October 26, 1926

Marriage*

Lawrence C./D. Kollar married Eva Florence Wilcoxen on May 25, 1924 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.²

Children

William Arthur Kollar^8,9 b. June 26, 1924
Lawrence J Kollar^8,9,10 b. September 25, 1925, d. June 17, 1953

Family 2

Elsie Blake b. June 5, 1905, d. June 3, 1970

Marriage*

Lawrence C./D. Kollar married Elsie Blake on July 11, 1936 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S5628] FamilySearch, Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995.
[S6281] Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, Cass Co., MI, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Dollie May Kollar^1,2,3,4

F, b. October 2, 1908, d. September 11, 2005

Father

James Horace Kollar^1,2,4,5 b. July 7, 1864, d. October 18, 1958

Mother

Emma Rose Day^1,6,2,4,5 b. November 20, 1874, d. January 16, 1945

Her Social Security Number was 311-05-6660.⁴ Dollie May Kollar was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,5 She was born on October 2, 1908 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,4,5 As of April 13, 1924,her married name was Badman.³ She married Elsworth Frank Badman on April 13, 1924 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.^3,2,5 Dollie May Kollar died on September 11, 2005 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 96.^2,4,5 She Dollie May Badman, 96, of Imus Drive, Mishawaka, passed away of natural causes in her home at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005, with her daughter, Mary Harringer, at her side. She was born in Lakeville, Ind., to James Horace and Emaline Rose (Day) Kollar, one of eight children. On April 13, 1924, in St. Joseph, Michigan, she married E. Frank Badman, who died April 8, 1976. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Ruth Harringer of Mishawaka, Beverly Clark McClone (Jake) of Mentone and Sherrilyne Fuller (David) of Seattle, Washington. Her son, Edward James Badman, and infant daughter, Olive Mary, preceded her in death. She has seven grandchildren, Edward J. Badman (Vickie), Craig Badman (Sandy), Michael Badman (Deb), Robert Harringer (Kathy), David Harringer, Pattie Lea Dillinger and Heather Lynne Fuller; 15 great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Dollie was devoted to her family and spent many happy years at the family vacation home in Rush Lake, Michigan. She loved gardening, especially her beautiful roses, and treasured the many pets who shared her home over the years. Dollie was a longtime member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mishawaka, and its oldest member. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Friends called from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services were held in the St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mishawaka, at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Rev. Bryan Borger officiated. Burial took place at Highland Cemetery, South Bend. on September 15, 2005.⁵

Census Records

1910

Dwelling 115, District 194, Union Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1920

Dwelling 128, District 252, Ward 3, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁶

1930

Dwelling 136, District 10, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁷

Family

Elsworth Frank Badman b. March 20, 1905, d. April 8, 1976

Marriage*

Dollie May Kollar married Elsworth Frank Badman on April 13, 1924 at St. Joseph, Berrien Co., Michigan.^3,2,5

Children

Edward James Badman+^8,7,4,2,9,5 b. July 2, 1925, d. May 1, 2000
Mary Ruth Badman^8,7,9,5
Olive May Badman^8,2,5 b. July 31, 1928, d. October 19, 1928
Beverly Jean Badman+^8,9,5,2 b. July 26, 1930, d. July 2, 2011
Sherrilynne "Sherrie" Badman^9,5

Citations

[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S5262] Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
[S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Dollie May Badman obituary in the Sep 15, 2005 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Edward J. Badman obituary in the May 2, 2000 edition.

Walter Elias Kollar^1,2,3,4

M, b. March 23, 1911, d. September 19, 1958

Father

James Horace Kollar^1,2,3,4 b. July 7, 1864, d. October 18, 1958

Mother

Emma Rose Day^1,5,2,3,4,6 b. November 20, 1874, d. January 16, 1945

Walter Elias Kollar was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁴ He married Unknown Unknown.³ Walter Elias Kollar was born on March 23, 1911 at Union, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He and Unknown Unknown were divorced in December, 1933.³ Walter Elias Kollar married Marjorie L. Bailey on July 31, 1936 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.^3,7 Walter Elias Kollar died on September 19, 1958 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 47.⁴

Census Records

1920

Dwelling 128, District 252, Ward 3, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 418, District 50, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁵

1940

Dwelling 109, District 71-19, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁶

Occupation

1930

Brake factory stock chaser⁵

1940

Auto manufacutrer test driver⁶

Family 1

Unknown Unknown

Marriage*

Walter Elias Kollar married Unknown Unknown.³

Divorce*

Walter Elias Kollar and Unknown Unknown were divorced in December, 1933.³

Family 2

Marjorie L. Bailey b. September 8, 1917, d. November 30, 2004

Marriage*

Walter Elias Kollar married Marjorie L. Bailey on July 31, 1936 at Elkhart Co., Indiana.^3,7

Children

Janet Kollar⁷
Barbara C. Kollar^6,7

Citations

[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Marjorie B. Kollar obituary in the Dec 2, 2004 edition.

Betty Rose Kollar^1,2,3

F, b. August 20, 1921, d. February 19, 1980

Father

Stephen Arthur Kollar^4,1,2,5 b. April 5, 1898, d. June 7, 1984

Mother

Hazel Mae Secrist^6,1,2,5 b. May 6, 1902, d. November 18, 1928

Her Social Security Number was 312-14-7886.⁷ Betty Rose Kollar was buried at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,8 She was born on August 20, 1921 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,7 As of February 23, 1946,her married name was Hosier.² She married Gerald Eugene Hosier on February 23, 1946 at Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana.^2,3 Betty Rose Kollar died on February 19, 1980 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 58.^2,3

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 418, District 50, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁴

Family

Gerald Eugene Hosier b. July 17, 1920, d. September 4, 1994

Marriage*

Betty Rose Kollar married Gerald Eugene Hosier on February 23, 1946 at Logansport, Cass Co., Indiana.^2,3

Child

Robert A. Hosier³

Citations

[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Gerald E. Hosier obituary in the Sep 6, 1994 edition.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Dorothy Ann Gemmer obituary in the Sep 27, 2014 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
[S6007] Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Saint Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Robert Arthur Kollar^1,2,3

M, b. August 18, 1923, d. February 9, 1982

Father

Stephen Arthur Kollar^1,4,2,5 b. April 5, 1898, d. June 7, 1984

Mother

Hazel Mae Secrist^6,2,5 b. May 6, 1902, d. November 18, 1928

Robert Arthur Kollar was buried at Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, 375 W. Cleveland Road, Granger, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ He married Lois J. Unknown.³ Robert Arthur Kollar was born on August 18, 1923 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² He died on February 9, 1982 at age 58.⁷

Census Records

1930

Dwelling 418, District 50, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

1940

Dwelling 526, District 71-4, Clay Township, St. Joseph Co., Indiana

⁴

Family

Lois J. Unknown b. August 13, 1924

Marriage*

Robert Arthur Kollar married Lois J. Unknown.³

Citations

[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
[S6007] Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Saint Joseph Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Dorothy Ann Gemmer obituary in the Sep 27, 2014 edition.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S1438] South Bend Tribune, From the Hazel B. Stevens Kollar obituary in the May 31, 2009 edition.