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     George William Cenkush was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,4,5 His Social Security Number was 317-07-3049.⁶ He was born on April 9, 1904 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,5,6,3 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.^2,1,5 George William Cenkush died on June 21, 1979 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 75.^1,2,5 He George W. Cenkush, 75, of 923 S. Logan, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in his home, after a long illness. He was born in South Bend on April 9, 1904, and had lived in this area since. On Sept. 27, 1924, in South Bend, he married Lottie Kollar, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald L. (Lois Ree) Smith of South Bend; a son, Gordon M. of South Bend, four grandchildren, and two brothers, Otto and Paul R., both of South Bend. A daughter, Julia Elaine, preceded him in death. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, South Bend. Cenkush had retired in 1963, after 35 years with the former Studebaker Corp. on June 22, 1979.⁵

     Lois Ree Cenkush was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^9,8 Her Social Security Number was 303-34-4934.³ She was born on November 24, 1934 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4,6,8 As of November 24, 1952,her married name was Smith.¹⁰ She married Donald Lee Smith on November 24, 1952 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,4,5,10,7,8 Lois Ree Cenkush died on April 1, 2003 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 68.^3,4,8 She Lois “Ree” Smith, 68, of Oakland Street, South Bend, Ind., died following an illness at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, in Regency Place of South Bend. Mrs. Smith was born Nov. 24, 1934, in South Bend, to the late George and Lottie M.(Kollar) Cenkush, and was a lifetime area resident. On Nov. 25, 1952, in South Bend, as Lois Ree Cenkush, she married Donald L. Smith, who preceded her in death Aug. 7, 1995. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Ree Smith in 1992; a grandson, Kris Lee Smith II in 1999; and by a brother, Gordon Cenkush. She is survived by a son, Kris Lee (Kathi) Smith of South Bend; six grandchildren, Stephanie (Michael) Carver of Noblesville, Ind., Stephen, James and Jenni Smith, all of South Bend, and Thomas and Robert Smith of Westerville, Ohio; and by four great-grandchildren, Matthew, Michael and Kendra-Aryn Carver of Noblesville, and Moriah Faith Smith of South Bend. Ree loved to read and knit, and spend the rest of her time enjoying her family and many friends. A memorial graveside service will be held at at Riverview Cemetery. on April 3, 2003.⁸

     Donald Lee Smith was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,7 His Social Security Number was 317-22-9564.³ He was born on July 10, 1927 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,3,5,6,8,7 He married Lois Ree Cenkush, daughter of George William Cenkush and Lottie M. Kollar, on November 24, 1952 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^{9,2,4,10,7,11} Donald Lee Smith died on August 7, 1995 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 68.^2,3,7,11 He Donald Lee Smith, 68, of Brick Road, died at 3:50 p.m. Monday in Memorial Hospital. Mr. Smith retired in 1986 from Bendix Corp. after 38 years of service. He was born July 10, 1927, in Terre Haute, Ind., and lived in South Bend since 1940. On Nov. 25, 1952, in South Bend, he married Lois Ree Cenkush. She survives with a son, Kris L. of South Bend; and seven grandchildren. A daughter, Sandra Smith, died May 16, 1992. He was a member of Council Oak Masonic Lodge 745, Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend, Michiana Amateur Radio Association, Michiana Amateur Radio Club, Military Affiliate Radio Systems, was a volunteer for Civil Defense and member of Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service, and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery. on August 8, 1995.⁷

     Gordon Miles Cenkush was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4,9 His Social Security Number was 317-22-9767.¹³ He and Mary Martha Dolde were divorced.³ Gordon Miles Cenkush was born on June 17, 1927 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,6,7,8,9 He married Mary Martha Dolde on September 20, 1969 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,5,14 Gordon Miles Cenkush died on December 12, 1997 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 70.^3,5,14,9,13 He 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. on December 14, 1997.⁵

     Julia Elaine Cenkush was born on May 16, 1926 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ She died in 1927 at Indiana.¹

     Mary Martha Dolde was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^5,3,1 She and Gordon Miles Cenkush were divorced.¹ Mary Martha Dolde was born on October 4, 1941 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4,1 As of September 20, 1969,her married name was Cenkush.³ She married Gordon Miles Cenkush, son of George William 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.^3,1 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. 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

     Henrietta Fryar was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,4 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 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,3,5 Henrietta Fryar died on March 31, 1923 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 53.^2,4 She Mrs. Henrietta Fryar Kollar, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. S. Gill, 621 North Scott street, at 9 o'clock Saturday night, following an illness of one week. She was born in Plymouth, Ind. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Grace Short and Pearl Kollar, Hibbard, Ind., and Mrs. Genevieve Eichorst, Lakeville, Ind; and three sisters, Mrs. W. H. Stilwagen, Lewistown, Mont., Mrs. W. T. Holdeman, Chicago and Mrs. S. S. Gill, South Bend. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. on April 2, 1923.⁴

     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

     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 Culver, Marshall Co., Indiana.^2,9 Grace Veda Kollar died on July 5, 1967 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 67.^3,4

     Velva May Kollar was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^6,3 She was born on May 5, 1901 at Greene Township, Marshall Co., Indiana.^2,3 She died on January 4, 1919 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 17.^2,3,4 She Miss Velva May Kollar, 17-year-old daughter of Mrs. Henrietta Kollar, of Lakeville, Ind., died Saturday at 11:15 a. m. after a three months' illness of dropsy and heart trouble. Besides her mother she is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Eicharst and Miss Genevieve Kollar, of Lakeville, Mrs. Grace Short and Miss Pearl Kollar, of Culver, Ind. The deceased was born on the Olive street road, Greene township, May 5, 1901. Burial will be in Highland cemetery. on January 6, 1919.³

     Genevieve Kollar was buried at Lakeville Cemetery, Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,6,7 She was born on September 12, 1904 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,6,7 As of October 18, 1920,her married name was Eichorst.⁸ She married George John Eichorst on October 18, 1920 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^8,6,7 Genevieve Kollar died on February 20, 1970 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 65.^2,6,7 She Mrs. Genevieve Eichorst, 65, who lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Eichorst, Roosevelt Rd., South Bend, was dead on arrival at 3:15 p.m. Friday at Osteopathic Hospital. She had been in failing health for the last three months. Born on Sept. 12, 1904, in St. Joseph County, she had lived in the Lakeville area most her life. On Oct. 18, 1920, in South Bend, she was married to George J. Eichorst, who died in 1967. Surviving are four other sons, Clarence of South Bend, Vernon of Mishawaka, Eldon of Marion and Richard of Elkhart; a daughter, Mrs. Georgia O'Connor of North Liberty; 17 grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Pearl McAvoy of Chicago. Burial will be in Lakeville Cemetery. on February 21, 1970.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 347-14-5008.⁷ Pearl Inez Kollar was buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, Culver, Marshall Co., Indiana.^2,8,9 She was born on July 9, 1906 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,7,9,3 As of September 23, 1923,her married name was McAvoy.² She married Patrick James McAvoy on September 23, 1923 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^2,10 Pearl Inez Kollar died on December 22, 1991 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 85.^2,7,9 She Pearl I. McAvoy, 85, of 14303 Lawrence Lake Drive, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday in her residence of natural causes. Mrs. McAvoy was born July 9, 1906, in Lakeville. She moved to Plymouth in 1982 from Chicago. In 1925, in Chicago, she married Patrick McAvoy. He died Sept. 22, 1966. She is survived by a daughter, Carol J. Sundin of Plymouth. She was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church of Chicago. Burial will be at Burr Oak Cemetery. on December 23, 1991.⁹

     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.^5,8,9 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. 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 Culver, Marshall Co., Indiana.^3,5 Clinton M. Short died on August 17, 1938 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 45.² He Funeral services will be held Saturday for Cinton M. Short, of Hibbard, who died Wednesday night in Parkview hospital, Plymouth, Ind., of injuries suffered earlier in the day when a truck he was driving to a fire overturned. Short was an employe of the Culver Military Academy 22 years and was driving an academy truck when the mishap occurred. Riding with him were David Burns and Jack Taylor, Culver firemen, who were not seriously hurt. Mr. Short was born in Starke county, Indiana, and had spent his entire life in Starke and Marshall counties. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Grace Short; three daughters, Mrs. Delores Flosenzier, of Plymouth; Cleo and Cleora, at home; his father, Thomas Short, of Knox; one sister, Mrs. Leota Hendrick, of Muskegon, Mich; one brother, Joseph Short, of Knox; and a grandson, Guy Russell Flosenzier, of Plymouth. Burial will be at Round Lake cemetery, one mile east of Rye, Ind. on August 19, 1938.⁶

     Melvin Louis Enyart was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling, Crawford Co., Michigan.⁵ 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.^1,6 Melvin Louis Enyart and Alice A. Kollar were divorced on April 5, 1939 at Crawford Co., Michigan.⁴ Melvin Louis Enyart died on January 2, 1973 at Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., Michigan, at age 94.³

     His Social Security Number was 314-09-3880.¹⁰ Clarence George Eichorst was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4,11 He was born on May 1, 1918 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^{10,3,4,5,6,12} He married Bernice Louise Bennett on March 26, 1941 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4,13 Clarence George Eichorst died on January 7, 2011 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 92.^10,4,12,3 He 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. Entombment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. Clarence was a World War II Army veteran. on January 10, 2011.³

     Donald Ray Eichorst was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (also known as New Oak Hill Cemetery), 1300 Chester Street, Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^3,9 He Donald Ray Eichorst died peacefully in the presence of loving family at Saint Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka, Indiana, on Thursday, September 19, 2019. He was born in Lakeville, Indiana, on April 1, 1930, to George and Genevieve (Kollar) Eichorst. He was married to Betty Jane Gibson on May 13, 1950 until her passing in 1981. He was then married Cynthia Hall in 1982 until she passed away in 1994. He married Darlene Donna Anderson in 1995, she survives. Surviving are his two sons with his wife Betty: John (Barbi) Eichorst and Jerry Eichorst, both of Lakeville; three step-children, Teddie (Dale) Hill of Manteno, Illinois, Robert (Marilyn) Anderson of Three Rivers, Michigan, and Bruce (Pamela) Anderson of Hillsboro, Oregon; brother, Richard Eichorst of Osceola, Indiana; grandchildren, Tami Eichorst, Nicholas Eichorst, Tommy Eichorst, and Andrew Eichorst; step-grandchildren, Amy (Hill) VanSwol, James Scott Hill, Jennifer (Anderson) Walker, Karen (Anderson) Bacon, and Brent Anderson; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and friends survive. Preceding him in death are his parents and siblings: Clarence, Vernon, Georgia (Connor), and Eldon. Don loved people and was noted for his hearty laugh. A long-time member of Plymouth Wesleyan Church in Plymouth, Indiana, he loved the Lord and family. He especially enjoyed Southern Gospel music. He loved traveling, especially on trains. He worked in three dairies in South Bend, Indiana, for many years. In 1982 he started at AM General in Mishawaka, Indiana, and retired in 1994. He also drove milk tankers for Zeiger Brothers and Don Penn, which he dearly enjoyed. Burial will be in New Oak Hill Cemetery.³ He was born on April 1, 1930 at Union, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,4 He married Betty Jane Gibson on May 13, 1950 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^10,3,11 Donald Ray Eichorst married Cynthia Ann Downs on May 18, 1982 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^12,3,10,13 Donald Ray Eichorst married Darlene Donna Lehmann on September 15, 1995 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.^12,3 Donald Ray Eichorst died on September 19, 2019 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 89.³

     His Social Security Number was 316-16-5236.¹⁰ Vernon Dale "Ike" Eichorst was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹¹ He was born on May 8, 1921 at Union, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^{10,2,3,12,5,6} He married Melva Mae Loughridge on June 21, 1942 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4,12 Vernon Dale "Ike" Eichorst died on May 23, 1987 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 66.^3,4,12,6 He Vernon "Ike" Eichorst, 66, of 316 S. St. Joseph St., Apt. 909, died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday in his home. He was a retired route salesman for South Bend Vending Co. Born May 8, 1921, in Lakeville, he was a lifetime area resident. On Jan. 21, 1942, in South Bend, he married Melva M. Loughridge, who survives. Also surviving are a son, James of Mishawaka; two grandchildren; a sister, Georgia O'Conner of North Liberty; and three brothers, Clarence of South Bend, Richard of Osceola, and Donald of Nappanee. A son, Robert, died in 1972. Mr. Eichorst was an Army veteran of World War II. on May 24, 1987.¹²

     Eldon John Eichorst was buried at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,5,9,10 His Social Security Number was 307-30-5140.¹¹ He was born on January 5, 1932 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^{11,2,4,5,9,10,12} He married Kay Carolyn Mills on February 23, 1969 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4,13,9 Eldon John Eichorst died on November 26, 1972 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 40.^{11,4,5,9,10,12} He Eldon J. Eichorst, 40, of 629 Henry St. Huntington, a former resident of St Joseph County, died at 3:10 a.m. Sunday in the Burn Unit of St. Joseph's Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was severly burned in a traffic accident on Sept 5. in Allen County. Mr. Eichorst was a registered pharmacist employed with the K and H Pharmacy in Angola. He was born on Jan. 5, 1932, in St Joseph County. On Feb 23, 1969, he married Mrs. Kay Mills Titus, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Hal John, at home; three stepchildren, Jerry, Dana and Diana Titus, all at home; four brothers, Clarence and Donald, both of South Bend and Richard and Vernon, both of Mishawaka; and a sister, Mrs. Harold O'Connor of North Liberty. Burial will be in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery, Huntington. on November 27, 1972.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 317-30-6510.² Georgia Elaine Eichorst was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,9,4 She was born on September 23, 1934 at Lakeville, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,7,3,9,4 As of January 12, 1952,her married name was O'Connor.⁹ She married Harold Devon "Hack" O'Connor on January 12, 1952 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,9,4,5 Georgia Elaine Eichorst died on September 21, 2005 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 70.^2,3,9,4,5 She 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. Graveside services and burial will follow at Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. on September 23, 2005.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 317-30-5519.¹ Harold Devon "Hack" O'Connor was buried at Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,2 He was born on August 21, 1930 at North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,4,5,7,6 He married Georgia Elaine Eichorst, daughter of George John Eichorst and Genevieve Kollar, on January 12, 1952 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^8,2,3,4 Harold Devon "Hack" O'Connor died on May 2, 2010 at North Liberty, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 79.^1,4,6 He 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". Graveside services with military honors will follow at Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. on May 4, 2010.⁴