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     Grant Edward Enyart was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,9,8 His Social Security Number was 312-03-3866.¹⁰ He was born on December 14, 1904 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^10,3,8,4 He married Mary A. Strzelecki on April 9, 1927 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^8,11,12 Grant Edward Enyart died on May 4, 1969 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 64.^10,3,8 He Grant Enyart, 64, of 233 E. Irvington St., died at 2 a.m. Sunday in Memorial Hospital after an illness of one week. He was born Dec. 14, 1904, in South Bend. On April 9, 1927, he married Mary A. Strzelecki, who died April 11, 1969. Surviving is his father, Melvin L. of Traverse City, Mich. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. He retired from the Bendix Corp. after 35 years service. on May 5, 1969.⁸

     Her Social Security Number was 312-03-9577.³ Mary A. Strzelecki was buried at Highland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^4,2 She was born on April 25, 1904 at Terre Coupe, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4,2 As of April 9, 1927,her married name was Enyart.⁵ She married Grant Edward Enyart, son of Melvin Louis Enyart and Alice A. Kollar, on April 9, 1927 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,2,5 Mary A. Strzelecki died on April 11, 1969 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 64.^3,4,2,1 She Mrs. Mary A. Enyart, 64, of 233 E. Irvington Ave., died at 5:04 a.m. today in Memorial Hospital after an illness of two months. She was born April 25, 1904, in Terre Coupe. She is survived by her husband, Grant Enyart; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Ciesiolka and Mrs. Anna Ford; and a brother, Alex Strzelecki, all of South Bend. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. She was a retired employee of the Studebaker Corp. on April 11, 1969.²

     Her Social Security Number was 312-03-7347.⁶ Alta May/Mae Kaser was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,7,8 She was born on February 6, 1907 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^6,7,2 As of June 6, 1925,her married name was Powell.⁷ She married Michael James Powell on June 6, 1925 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁷ Alta May/Mae Kaser died on September 1, 1995 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 88.^6,2,7 She Services for Alta M. Powell, 88, of Palisade Avenue, who died at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Fountainview Place, will be Wednesday. Burial will be in Southlawn Cemetery. 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, 1995.⁷

     Michael James Powell was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 317-05-6870.⁵ He was born on June 5, 1903 at Illinois.^5,3 He married Alta May/Mae 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.^5,2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 307-22-5434.⁵ Jessie Elizabeth Stevenson was buried at Southlawn Cemetery, 61300 US Highway 31, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,6,3 She was born on March 15, 1906 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.^5,2,3 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.^1,3,4 Jessie Elizabeth Stevenson died on June 22, 1979 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 73.^5,2,3 She Mrs. Jessie E. Kaser, 73, formerly of 2530 Linden, died at 10:15 p.m. Friday in Memorial Hospital after a three-week illness. She was born on March 15, 1906, in Chicago, and moved here from Chicago 49 years ago. As Jessie Stevenson, in 1930, she married Melvin Kaser, who died on Jan. 26, 1963. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Gloria Murphy of South Bend, Mrs. Faye Parrish of Plymouth and Mrs. Lynne Hines of Osceola; a son, William of South Bend; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Southlawn Cemetery. on June 23, 1979.³

     Gloria Joyce Kaser was born on April 21, 1931 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.³ As of June 25, 1948,her married name was Murphy.⁶ She married Richard Murphy on June 25, 1948 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,6,7

     His Social Security Number was 307-32-2075.⁸ William George "Bill" Kaser was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, 24980 State Route 2, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,9 He was born on April 25, 1933 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^{2,8,3,9,4,5,10} He married Virginia Badowski on October 19, 1957 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,11,9 William George "Bill" Kaser died on June 13, 2011 at Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 78.^{2,8,3,11,9,10} He 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. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. on June 15, 2011.³

     Fannie Jane Kaser was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Industrial Park Drive and US 6, Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁸ She was born on January 4, 1936 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,8 As of October 10, 1964,her married name was Pearish.³ She married George Irwin Pearish on October 10, 1964 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,9 Fannie Jane Kaser died on November 25, 2020 at age 84.⁸

     Virginia Badowski was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, 24980 State Route 2, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,5 She was born on March 13, 1935 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^3,5,4 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.^1,2,3,5 Virginia Badowski died on November 30, 2016 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 81.³ She 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. 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. on December 4, 2016.³

     Richard Murphy was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 23449 Edison Road, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² He was born on May 16, 1927 at Lauderdale Co., Alabama.^2,3 He married Gloria Joyce Kaser, daughter of Melvin Ray Kaser and Jessie Elizabeth Stevenson, on June 25, 1948 at St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,4,2 Richard Murphy died on August 26, 2020 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 93.² He SOUTH BEND, IN - Richard Murphy, 93, passed away in his home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Richard was born May 16, 1927 in Alabama to the late Rose Dowdy. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Phillips. Left to cherish the memory of Richard is his loving wife of 72 years, Gloria (Kaser) Murphy and their children, Janet (Dennis) Sager and Shelley (John) McCahill, six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild, and several sisters and brothers. Richard was a WWII Veteran in the United States Army and received an Honorable Discharge. He was a member of the American Legion 284. Richard was the owner of Murphy Cabinets. He played high school football and also ran track. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. A graveside service will follow with full Military Honors at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, South Bend, Indiana. on August 28, 2020.²

     George Irwin Pearish was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Industrial Park Drive and US 6, Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.² He was born on January 10, 1930 at Walkerton, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,5,6 He married Fannie Jane Kaser, daughter of Melvin Ray Kaser and Jessie Elizabeth Stevenson, on October 10, 1964 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,6 George Irwin Pearish died on March 3, 2017 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 87.^2,3,6 He George I. Pearish, 87, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 in Pilgrim Manor, Plymouth, IN. George was born January 10, 1930 in Walkerton, IN to George V. and Flossie (Harness) Pearish. He was a retired employee of Allied Signal in South Bend, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the Plymouth V.F.W. On October 10, 1964 in South Bend, IN, he was married to the former Faye Kaser, who survives. on March 4, 2017.⁶

     Lynne Bee Kaser was born on August 14, 1945 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.⁵ As of September 12, 1964,her married name was Hines.⁴ She married Dennis Bruce "Denny" Hines on September 12, 1964 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^1,4,5 Lynne Bee Kaser died on December 3, 2019 at Osceola, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 74.⁵ She OSCEOLA, IN - Lynne B. (Kaser) Hines, 74, passed away peacefully at her home on December 3, 2019. She was born in South Bend, IN, on August 14, 1945, to the late Melvin and Jessie (Stevenson) Kaser. On September 12, 1964, Lynne married Dennis, her loving husband of 55 years. She is survived by Dennis and their children, James Hines and Jennifer (Jason) Taege; and sisters, Gloria (Richard) Murphy and Faye Parrish. Lynne was an avid reader and history enthusiast, collected Avon plates, enjoyed playing solitaire on the computer, and watching her favorite Tennis player, Rafael Nadal. She loved all animals, especially her beloved Golden Retriever, Nellie. Mostly, she loved taking care of her family, and was a devoted wife and mother, who will be greatly missed. Lynne or Mrs. Hines, as she was known to her students, was a school bus driver for Penn Harris Madison for over 15 years, and took great pride in keeping every student who rode her bus safe and sound. on December 8, 2019.⁵