Ulysses S. Bristol was born on Aug. 12, 1872 in Volinia, Cass County, MI or in Aug. 1876 in Constantine, St. Joseph County, MI, the son of Lemon W. and Rebecca (Ferguson) Bristol. He well could have been named for Civil War hero Ulysses S. Grant who was President of the United States the year our Ulysses was born.

He lived with his parents in Buchanan, Berrien County, MI in 1900 when the United States Census was taken, employed as a day laborer. In 1910, still single, he made his home with his widowed mother and sister Ellen in Buchanan on Portage Street. His occupation that year was as a laborer for a cabinet company.

In May 1926, when he was 50 years of age, Ulysses became the fourth husband of Eva May (James) Drake Mawhorter Burger (March 20, 1887-1962), an Iowa native who was the daughter of Sampson and Ella Viola "Lilly" (Clark) James. The wedding took place in South Bend, IN. Her first name also has been given as "Elva."

Eva May was divorced from her first husband James Marion Drake (1884-1943), whom she had married on Oct. 15, 1906 in Starke County, IN -- widowed from her second spouse, farmhand James Garfield Rupert Mawhorter (Nov. 30, 1881-1917), whom she had wed on Dec. 10, 1910 and who died from cirrhosis of the liver on May 6, 1917 -- and divorced from rubber factory laborer William L. Burger (1869- ? ), whom she had married on May 23, 1917 in Indiana. She thus brought at least five stepchildren into the union -- Cecil Veril Adam Burger, Lillian Viola (Drake) Musary, Homer A. Burger, Nora May (Mawhorter) Morley Fortner, James "Eugene" Burger and Bertha Clark,

The Bristols went on to produce a family of five children of their own -- Clarabelle Rebecca Baker O'Grady, Walter "Leaman" Bristol, Frank D. Bristol, Betty Lloyd and Ulysses Bristol. Sadly, son Ulysses died in childbirth in September 1926.

Horses and buggies on Front Street in Buchanan, MI, 1905

The 1930 federal census enumeration shows the family residing in Buchanan, Berrien County, MI. Ulysses earned a living at that time as a carpenter. Their final home together was west of Buchanan.

Heartache struck the family on April 21, 1937 when Ulysses passed away of bronchial pneumonia in Berrien Center, MI at the age of 64. Rev. Thomas Rice, of the local Methodist Episcopal Church, led the funeral rites. Burial followed in Oak Ridge Cemetery. An obituary was published in the South Bend (IN) Tribune.

His death left his wife of 11 years to raise their younger children. 

Eva survived her husband by a quarter of a century. She made her home along Route 1 near Buchanan.

She died at her home in rural Buchanan on Nov. 1, 1962. She was laid to eternal rest in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. 

~ Stepson Cecil Veril Adam Burger ~

Stepson Cecil Veril Adam Burger (1905-1969) was born on April 8, 1905 in Wyatt, IN, the son of William and Martha (?) Burger.

Cecil grew up in Mishawaka. He was age 12 when his father married Eva May (James) Drake Mawhorter and then age 22 when Eva in turn wed Ulysses S. Bristol. He is known to have served in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1925 to 1928.

He lived for a number of years in Plymouth, IN in young manhood, where he married his first wife, Mary Inez Cunningham (1911-1950).

The Burgers are believed to have borne a son, Cecil Deverl Burger. 

For 37 years, Cecil was employed by Studebaker's Laundry and later by F.W. Means Laundry. 

She died on Aug. 6, 1950 in Tyner, IN, at the age of 39. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery in Plymouth.

Cecil wed his second bride, Hazel Geraldine (Mentzel) Kryski (Dec. 28, 1910-1986), on Aug. 22, 1952. She had been married before to John J. Kryske (1904-1984) and brought nine stepchildren into the second union -- Eugene D. Kryski, Ray Nelson Kryski, Jerry D. Kryski, Robert G. Kryski, Leo N. Kryski, Sgt. James W. Kryski, Esther Mae Vida, Mrs. Steve Vida and Nancy Jane Runnels Burks.

Their home place in the 1960s was 602 Brook Avenue, Mishawaka. They endured the heartache of the death of son Leo in Vietnam in 1968.

Sadly, having been diagnosed with lung cancer, Cecil passed away in St. Joseph's Hospital at the age of 74 on May 5, 1969. An obituary was printed in the South Bend Tribune, which named his surviving sisters as Martha Truax of Tyner, IN and Edith Wickizer of Mishawaka. Rev. Thomas C. Rough, pastor of the Central United Methodist Church, led the funeral rites. Burial was under the sod of Bremen Cemetery.

Hazel lived for another 17 years as a widow. The angel of death spirited her away on Dec. 19, 1986. 

Son Cecil Deverl Burger (1931-2018) was born on May 10, 1931 in Plymouth, IN, the son of Cecil and Mary Inez (Cunningham) Berger. He was united in matrimony twice. His first bride was Wilma Joy Whitesell (Feb. 6, 1932-1998), a native of Donaldson, IN. The trio of offspring of this marriage were Michael D. Burger, Larry Burger and Reva DeFranco. Their marriage ended in divorce by 1957, and Wilma wed again to Willard Whitesell. Cecil's second union was with Margaret Elizabeth "Peg" McClane (1929-2002), originally from Gary, IN. She is thought to have brought a stepson into the second family, Dennis Mullenhour. They went on to bear two more children -- Richard Burger and Candice Marie Culpepper. The pair lived in Atlanta in 1969 and settled in Columbia, AL in later years. Sadly, Margaret passed into the arms of the angels at age 73 on July 16, 2002. Cecil outlived her by 16 years. At the age of 87, Cecil died at the Bridge in Columbia on Nov. 13, 2018. Interment was in Polk Memorial Gardens.

• Grandson Michael D. Burger (1950-2012) was born on Nov. 1, 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Michael tied the marital cord with Marilyn Firestone ( ? - ? ). A pair of sons in this family were Ryan Burger and Robert Burger. They made a dwelling-place in St. Charles, MI in 1998. Sadly, at the age of 61, he died on Jan. 13, 2012. In an obituary, the family requested that any memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

  Great-grandson Ryan Burger wed Jessica.

  Great-grandson Robert Burger married Jennifer.

• Grandson Larry Burger ( ? - ? ) was in Elkhart, IN in 1998.

• Grandson Rick Burger married Kelly.

• Step-grandson Dennis Mullenhour ( ? - ? )

• Granddaughter Candice Marie Burger wed Al Culpepper ( ? - ? ), son of Rev. Dr. Thomas Perry and Ilene (Washington) Culpepper of Marianna, GA. They are believed to have resided in Midway, AL in 2015.

• Granddaughter Reva entered into marriage with (?) Defranco. Reva lived in Grovertown, IN in 2018.

Stepson Eugene Dale Kryski (1928-2011) was born on Oct. 7, 1928 in St. Joseph, IN. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War including a post to Korea. After a three-year term concluded, he re-enlisted for a second hitch. He was in Mishawaka, IN in 1969 and in Michigan in 2010. Research shows that he was wed on Nov. 18, 1956 to Shirley Jean Kaufman (June 17, 1937-1994), daughter of Philip Henry and Stella Ann (Kalmer) Kaufman. Their nuptials took place in St. Joseph County. Two sons produced by their union were Rocco E. Kryski and Mark P. Kryski. Said the South Bend Tribune, Shirley was employed for 28 years by CTS Corporation in Elkhart and was a member of its Quarter Century Club. The pair eventually separated. Shirley made her home in the mid-1990s at 14291 Eureka Avenue, Mishawaka. She died at the age of 56, in Memorial Hospital, on Feb. 5, 1994. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Eugene was not named in her obituary. Death swept over him in Elkhart, IN on May 19, 2011.

• Step-grandson Rocco Eugene Kryski is believed to have been joined in marriage with Colleen ( ? - ? ). Two known children in this family are Susan Kryski and Rocco Kryski Jr. Circa 1983, he was elected a captain of the Penn South Fire Department township volunteers and in time became a battalion chief. He made his home in Mishawaka, IN in 1994 and was named in numerous news stories over the years in connection with his firefighting. He was succeeded as chief in 1997 by Tim Woodruff. Their daughter Susan at age 16 was critically injured in a June 1997 notor accident when a minivan in which she was riding overturned on the Indiana Toll Road, receiving head injuries and a punctured lung. 

• Step-grandson Mark P. Kryski is thought to have been united in wedlock with Shauna Mauzey ( ? - ? ), daughter of Paul James and Gayle (Greenwell) Mauzey. They lived in Granger, IN in the 1985 to 1988 timeframe. Children of this union were Paula Kryski, Elizabeth Kryski, Jennifer Kryski, Phillip Kryski and perhaps others. The couple divorced, with Shauna becoming a companion of Tom Basham. Mark has since relocated to Las Vegas.

  Great-granddaughter Paula Kryski and Joseph Schirf Sr. produced a daughter, Alexis Marie Kryski Schirf. Other offspring in the family were Shaun Kryski, Ollievya Kryski and perhaps others. They dwelled in Mishawaka. Their daughter Alexis (Sept. 5, 2002-2022) was born in South Bend, was a 2020 graduate of Penn High School and wrestled in state competition. Said an obituary, she "possessed a sweet and compassionate soul, ...enjoyed caring for animals and children and was known as a mother hen to the little ones in her life. She had been undecided on becoming a NICU nurse or a Vet while considering college courses. Alexis enjoyed dressing up for special occasions but also loved to be comfy with her array of blankies and comfy clothes, ... [and she] reflected in her love of all things Stitch from the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch." Alexis was the mother of twin babies who died in infancy. Sadly, at the age of 19, Alexis died on Feb. 26, 2022.

  Great-granddaughter Elizabeth Kryski

  Great-granddaughter Jennifer Kryski

  Great-granddaughter Phillip Kryski

Stepson Ray "Nelson" Kryski (1934-2010) was born on Sept. 20, 1934 in Mishawaka. Dr. F.W. Logan assisted in the birth. He seems to have spent his entire life in his hometown. In June 1957, at the age of 22, he won a heat race during a Father's Day Sweepstakes motor race at Playland Park Speedway. He was married and the father of a child born in mid-May 1957, but the union appears to have ended by 1959, when he advertised in the South Bend Tribune that he would not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than himself. Then at the age of 28, on Sept. 1, 1962, he married 37-year-old Lila Rose (Wharton) Brumbaugh (Jan. 25, 1925-2011), daughter of Wesley and Ella Mae (Duckelberger) Wharton. She brought a stepson to the second family, Wesley Brumbaugh. A child was born to the Kryskis in South Bend's Osteopathic Hospital in Oct. 1963, believed to have been Kellie Lannoo. The second marriage also dissolved in divorce. Nelson resided in Mishawaka in the 1990s and died there on Nov. 21, 2010. Former wife Lila supported herself as a laborer in the field of manufacturing. She is known to have made her final home in South Bend. Burdened with severe dementia, she died at the age of 86, in Morningside Nursing and Memory Care Center, on New Year's Day 2011. Cremation took place, and her obituary appeared in the Tribune.

• Step-step-grandson Wesley Brumbaugh (1942- ? ) is thought to have been born around 1942. He dwelled in Mishawaka in 2011 and signed his mother's Indiana certificate of death. Is he the same Wesley Carl Brumbaugh who was married to Constance C. and Barbara L. and circa 1970 operated an adult book store in South Bend? If so he was arrested in 1970 and underwent trial in 1971 and 1972 on charges of operating a nuisance business. Children of this family are believed to be Kim Toombs, Vince Sixx, Chris Bogart, Cindy Holcomb, Carl Brumbaugh, Tim Brunbaugh and Tony Brumbaugh. 

  Step-step-great-granddaughter Cynthia wed Charles Holcomb. Their daughter Ashley N. Holcomb sadly died at birth on Dec. 4, 1991 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.

• Step-granddaughter Kellie Kryski (1963?- ? ) is believed to have been born in Oct. 1963 in Osteopathic Hospital in South Bend. This needs to be confirmed. Evidence suggests she married (?) Lannoo and settled in Mishawaka.  They are the parents of Nikki Lannoo.

Stepson Jerry David Kryski is believed to have joined the U.S. Armed Forces and trained at Fort Detrick in 1960. He made his home circa 1969 in Mishawaka. His first wife is believed to have been Donna J. ( ? - ? ). One known daughter of the couple was Nancy Jane Kryski. The marriage ended in divorce by 1993, with Donna marrying again to Richard L. Mason. He entered into marriage with Sandi ( ? - ? ). Their home in 2010 was in Union, MI. He was still living when named in the news obituary of his sister Esther in 2014.

• Step-granddaughter Nancy Jane Kryski was a 1991 alumna of Penn High School in Mishawaka and Elkhart Area Career Center. On May 1, 1993, she wed Brian Lee Souza ( ? - ? ), son of Randal Souza, in nuptials held in the Christian Center of South Bend. The happy couple was pictured in the South Bend Tribune. Brian was a graduate of Satellite High School of Satellite Beach, FL. In time she married again to (?) Carriveau ( ? - ? ).

Stepson Robert Joseph Kryski (1938-1997) was born on Feb. 5, 1938 in Mishawaka. He lived in his hometown in the late 1960s. Evidence suggests that he is the same "Robert J. Kryski" of Mishawaka who, at age 33 in 1970, pleaded guilty "to charges of soliciting a minor for immoral purposes," reported the Niles (MI) Daily Star. "He was arrested Wednesday at Jones and accused of picking up a 16-year-old Cassopolis boy who was hitchhiking..." By 1986, he had moved to Michigan and at the end he was living in Union, MI. He succumbed to the spectre of death on Sept. 16, 1997.   

Sgt. Leo Kryske Courtesy Alice M. Beard

Stepson Sgt. Leo Neal Kryske (1932-1968) was born on March 28, 1932 in Indiana. As an adult spelled his name with the "e." He was married in 1963 in Tennessee to Eunice "Loretta" Albright (April 24, 1933-2015), a native of Vanleer, TN and the daughter of Eddie and Lorene (Keele) Albright. Together they bore a daughter, Cheryl Kryske. Loretta was a 1953 graduate of Charlotte High School. He joined the U.S. Army, and the young family lived together at Fayetteville, NC, home of Fort Bragg. There, he trained in the Army's Golden Knights parachute team and took part in the 1967 National Parachuting Championships held at Tahlequah, OK and another competition in Zephyrhills, FL in January 1968. Leo was pictured in news stories in March 1968 when he helped television talk-show personality Mike Douglas to don a jumpsuit and release his chute prior to a jump. The resulting footage is believed to have been used in a special Armed Forces Day program airing in early May of that year. In all, he took part in 2,830 freefall jumps in training and competition. In late May 1968, Leo was deployed to Vietnam. Tragedy shook the family when Leo, on duty in Bình Ðinh, was killed by sniper fire on Aug. 25, 1968. The horrific event was published in newspapers across the country. The body was returned to Nashville, TN where funeral services were held at Nashville National Cemetery. The grieving mother traveled from South Bend to Nashville. The widowed Loretta lived for another 47 years and married again to MSgt. Joel Oliver Turner Sr. (1916-2003).  Said an obituary, "She spent several years working in data processing positions for civil service including Ft. Campbell and Ft. Bragg. She received an associate’s degree in accounting. She proudly served her country in the Women’s Air Force (WAF) serving at Lackland Air Force Base Texas and Park Air Force Base California." After almost 40 years in Fayetteville, Loretta moved to Raleigh, NC in 2013. There, she died on Jan. 7, 2015. Her remains lie in eternal repose in Dickson County Memorial Gardens in Durham, NC.

• Step-granddaughter Cheryl Kryske first entered into marriage with (?) Stokes ( ? - ? ). They became the parents of Adam Stokes, Brandon Stokes and Tiffany Serpe. In time, Cheryl wed a second time to Rowland Reinert ( ? - ? ). The Reinerts settled in Raleigh, NC. Evidence suggests that Rowland has been employed as regional sales manager in Raleigh for Sustainable Modular Management Inc. Today she may dwell in Fuquay-Varina, NC.

Stepson Sgt. James W. Kryski (1931-1993) was born on Aug. 25, 1931 in Mishawaka. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years, from 1951 to 1972. His tours of duty included the Korean War and later posts to Ellsworth Air Force Base in 1968 and the Philippines in 1969 during the Vietnam War. He does not appear to have married. Later in life he was admitted as a patient to Walter Reed Soldiers Home in Washington, DC. He died there on June 8, 1993 and his cremains lie in honored repose in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola, IN. An obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune.

Stepdaughter Esther Mae Kryski (1927-2014) was born on Oct. 1, 1927 in Bremen, IN. She was twice-married. Her first spouse, with whom she tied the marital cord on Oct. 14, 1945, was Vernon Boocher ( ? - ? ). Then on Nov. 3, 1954, she was joined in wedlock with with Alexander Vida ( ? -1988) in nuptials held at South Bend. The couple did not reproduce but raised an adopted son, Bernard Kring. They moved to Lakeville, IN in 1960 and settled there for 30 years. Esther made a living for 28 years with her employment with Curtis Products. She retired from the company in June 1995. She also held a membership in the Harvest House at Holy Cross Church and attended the St. Joseph Catholic Chuch in Mishawaka. Sadly, Alexander died on Jan. 24, 1988. After two years as a widow, she pulled up stakes and relocated to Mishawaka, remaining for the final 24 years of her life. She died at home on Valentine's Day 2014. Her remains were cremated, and the South Bend Tribune ran an obituary. 

• Grandson Bernard Kring married Lori and settled in North Liberty, IN. Their five children are Stephen, Rebekah, Eric, Amanda and Cody Kring. 

Stepdaughter Lula Bell "Lulu" Kryski (1936- ? ) was born in 1936 in Mishawaka. She entered into marriage with A.J. Norris ( ? - ? ). The marriage fell apart, and she sued for divorce, a petition granted in Jan. 1962 in Superior Court. Then circa 1967, she married Steve Vida ( ? - ? ) of Mishawaka. Home for the pair in 1969 was in Mishawaka. Eventually she wed again to (?) Norris and by 1986 moved to Texas, with a home in Austin, TX in 1993. She was still living in 2010 when named in the news obituary of her sister Nancy but is believed to have passed away before Feb. 2014.

Stepdaughter Nancy Jane Kryski (1939-2010) was born on April 17, 1939 in St. Joseph County, IN. She was married two known times. She first was joined in wedlock with William Runnels ( ? - ? ). Together, the pair produced a family of four -- Barbara Smith, William Runnels, Jerry Runnels and Fred Runnels. They planted themselves in Mishawaka. Said an obituary in the South Bend Tribune, she "was employed by AM General Hummer Plant for seven years in production." Later, she tied the knot with Jerry Burks ( ? - ? ) and resided in Osceola, IN. She was swept away into the arms of the heavenly host at the age of 70 on March 29, 2010.  

• Granddaughter Barbara Runnels wed Paul Smith.

• Grandson William Runnels relocated to Florida and was there in 2010.

• Grandson Jerry Runnels married Melissa and by 2010 migrated to Billings, MT.

• Grandson Fred Runnels settled in Osceola, IN as of 2010. 

~ Stepdaughter Lillian Viola (Drake) Musary ~

Stepdaughter Lillian Viola Drake (1907-1987) was born on July 20, 1907 in Knox, Starke County, IN.

On Sept. 17, 1920, when she was 13 or 14 years of age, she married immigrant John Musary (1899-1947), originally from Damascus, Syria who had come to America in 1914.   

The couple resided in Mishawaka, IN and became the parents of 10 -- Lulabell O'Banion, Rosemary Straub, Eva Marie Thompson, Rose Anderson, Ermajean Rich, Deloris Green, Betty Williams, Suellen Rigsby,  John A. Musary and Joyce Potter. The eldest of their children was born when Lillian was 15 years of age.

Circa 1943, John contracted a serious illness and suffered for the remaining four years of his life. He died at home at the age of 48 on (?) 1947. Burial was in Mishawaka's Fairview Cemetery. Just eight months later, the widowed Lillian delivered their youngest daughter in St. Joseph Hospital.

Lillian remained in Mishawaka for some years as a widow. She relocated to Las Vegas in about 1977 and spent the final decade of her life there. She passed away in Henderson Convalescent Center at the age of 79 on March 14, 1987. Her cremains were returned to her native Indiana for interment in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, and an obituary appeared in the South Bend Tribune.
 

Daughter Lulabell Catherine Musary (1922-2021) was born on March 11, 1922 in Mishawaka, IN. In childhood she attended St. Joseph's School. She was married twice. Her first spouse, whom she wed at age 19 on April 13, 1940, was 20-year-old construction worker Leonard Leroy Beach (1923-1991). He was a native of Nichols, IA and the son of Albert Leroy and Verda Velma (Turner) Beach and stepson of Tony Rodriguez of Muscatine. Officiating was justice of the peace J.C. Coster. Offspring of the first marriage were Albert Beach, Irene Loretta Beach, Verda R. Chapman and Mary Ellen Beach. The Beaches resided in Muscatine, IA in 1940, where Leonard made a living that year as a road construction laborer. By 1942, they moved to Lulabell's hometown of Mishawaka at the address of 3412½ Lincolnway East. Grief blanketed the family at the infant deaths of daughter Irene (from malnutrition and convulsions at age three months on Oct. 10, 1940) and Mary Ellen (born prematurely, with inflammation of the small intestine, died at two months, 19 days on July 20, 1942). The first marriage crumbled in divorce. Albert was awarded custody of their two living children and moved into his parents' home in Muscatine, working for a counter factory as a buffer and polisher. On April 29, 1943, Lulabell tied the marital cord with widower Lawrence Matthew O'Banion ( ? - ? ). His first wife Nora Anne Hagadorn (1923-1942) had died the year before in an automobile collision, and he thus brought a stepson into the combined family, Lawrence O. O'Banion. They went on to bear seven more children of their own -- Nora Kinas, Margaret Kinas, Bob O'Banion, Terry O'Banion, Deloris VanDusen, Beatrice Coleman and Elizabeth Moyer. As of 1947, the family was in Rolling Prairie, IN and in 1950 in Warren, IN, with Lawrence employed as a repairman with a sewing machine company. Lulabell was an active member and volunteer with the La Porte Assembly of God, giving of her time as a leader of the Senior Adult Ministries. Said an obituary, she "had a gift of hospitality, both within the church and outside [and]  was often affectionately referred to as the 'party animal of the church'! Lulabell enjoyed crocheting, completing puzzles, dancing, flowers, bird watching, and the color blue. She also enjoyed and was skilled at making homemade chicken and noodles." Lawrence passed away on July 31, 1983 at the age of 60. Lulabell outlived him by almost four decades. During that time she endured the untimely deaths of her daughter Verda, stepson Lawrence, daughters-in-law Joanne O'Banion and Ann O'Banion and sons-in-law Floyd W. VanDusen and Robert E. Kinas. Death swept her away at the age of 99, in Rolling Prairie, on April 21, 2021. Pastor Jeff Hines led the funeral rites. Her remains sleep for the ages in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in South Bend, IN. The headcount of her survivors at death was 23 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren.

• Grandson Albert L. Beach (1941- ? ) was born in about 1941 in Indiana. He was a child was when his parents divorced and went to live with his father and grandparents in Muscatine, IA. In adulthood Albert lived in Muskegon, MI, and was there in 2022.

• Granddaughter Verda Velma Beach (1943- ? ) was born in about 1943 in Indiana. She was very young when her parents divorced and went to live with her father and grandparents in Muscatine, IA. She was united in the rite of matrimony on Oct. 1960, in Muscatine, with Carl Emery Chapman (March 16, 1938-1999), the son of Carl and Dorothy (Hayes) Chapman. The pair made their home in Muscatine. Together, they bore a duo of children -- Carl Alfred Chapman and Ruth Chapman. Verda sued for divorce in 1967 and again in 1970, as reported in the Muscatine Journal, but they may have reconciled. Sadly, at the age of 60, Carl died in Muscatine General Hospital on Jan. 30, 1999. An obituary was published in the Journal. Rev. Dan Robbs, pastor of Sycamore Baptist Church, presided over the funeral rites, with interment following in Greenwood Cemetery. Verda outlived her spouse and endured the untimely death of her son Carl in 2006. She was deceased by 2021.

  Great-grandson Carl Alfred Chapman (1965-2006) was born on July 13, 1965 in Muscatine, IA. He spent his life in the town of his birth. Sadly, after what the Muscatine Journal called "a long illness," died died at the age of 41 on Oct. 11, 2006. His remains were cremated.

  Great-granddaughter Ruth Chapman dwelled in 1999 in Muscatine.

• Step-grandson Lawrence Matthew O'Banion Jr. (1942-2015) was born on March 23, 1942 in South Bend. His mother was killed when he was just three months old, following a collision after her car had run out of gasoline and was being pushed by the father. She had enough presence of mind in the moment to "toss" her infant son to safety. On Feb. 3, 1961, when he was 18 years of age, he entered into the sanctity of marriage with Diana Lee Sellers (June 4, 1944-2012), daughter of Lloyd and Marvis (Smith) Sellers. The four sons produced by this union were Dennis O'Banion, Lawrence O'Banion III, David O'Banion Sr. and Mark Allen O'Banion Sr. After a divorce, he married again on May 3, 1975 to widow Mary Ann (Frazier) Rhinesmith (Dec. 11, 1934-2017), daughter of Joseph and Mary (Lootens) Fraiser. Her first husband Raymond Rhinesmith had died in 1974, and she brought four stepchildren into the new family -- Raymond David Rhinesmith, Pamela Connor, Dennis Rhinesmith and Brian Rhinesmith. They resided for decades in South Bend. Lawrence was cleaved away by the angel of death in South Bend's Memorial Hospital, at the age of 73, on May 10, 2015. His remains sleep in eternal repose in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Survivors included a baker's dozen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mary Ann lived for another two years. Death enveloped her at the age of 82 on June 12, 2017. Her funeral was presided over by Pastor William Wildey, and an obituary appeared in the South Bend Tribune. Former wife Diana married again to (?) Morrison, lived in Mishawaka and produced additional children. She died in Mishawaka at the age of 67 on May 26, 2012.

  Great-grandson Dennis O'Banion was in Mishawaka in 2012.

  Great-grandson Lawrence O'Banion III was united in wedlock with Amanda. The pair put down roots in Mishawaka.

  Great-grandson David O'Banion Sr. resided in Mishawaka in 2012.

  Great-grandson Mark Allen O'Banion Sr. (1971-1990) was born on Oct. 16, 1971 in Mishawaka. On Jan. 25, 1990, at the age of 18, he was married to Elizabeth Rose ( ? - ? ). He was the father of Mark Allen O'Banion Jr. and Matthew Allen O'Banion. Their dwelling-place was at the corner of Lincoln Way West and South 25th Street. At the age of 18, he was imprisoned in St. Joseph County Jail following charges of assaults and rapes. On the fateful day of Aug. 11, 1990, in his cell, he took his own life by hanging. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. A special deputy for the police department was suspended without pay "for not making thorough floor checks" on the day of Mark's death," said the South Bend Tribune. Elizabeth was expecting at the time and six months later bore their son, Matthew Allen O'Banion. Further heartache turned her world upside down when son Matthew died the day after Valentine's Day 1996 at the age of four.

  Step-great-grandson Raymond David Rhinesmith (1955-2023) was born on June 15, 1955 in South Bend. His only daughter was Nicole Peppers. Said an obituary, Raymond had a "good heart. He enjoyed whittling, often making walking sticks and small figurines. He loved music and drinking beer." Raymond lived in Plymouth, IN in 2017 and in Nappanee, IN in 2023. Sadly, at the age of 68, he surrendered to the angel of death in Elkhart General Hospital on Sept. 1, 2023. His daughter Nicole lives in Edwardsburg, MI and is the mother of a trio of sons, Harley Johnston, Matthew Johnston and Jeffrey Johnston.

  Step-great-granddaughter Pamela Rhinesmith married Arthur Connor. They planted themselves in Mishawaka.

  Step-great-grandson Dennis Rhinesmith wed Mary. They have resided in South Bend.

  Step-great-grandson Brian Rhinesmith was joined in matrimony with Paula. Their home in 2017 was in South Bend.

• Granddaughter Nora Ann O'Banion ( ? - ? ) was born on (?). On June 2, 1962, in nuptials held in Granger, IN, she married South Bend native Robert Edward Kinas Sr. (April 27, 1943-2015), son of Edward and Margorie (Mulhaupt) Kinas. He was an alumnus of New Carlisle High School. They put down roots in South Bend and bore four children -- Roxann Rettinger, Kathy Hilliker, Vicky Smous and Robert Kinas, Jr. Over the years, Robert earned a living through his 47-years of work for Kinas Drywall, Wagoner Oil, Walsh Kelley and as a foreman and cement finisher for Reith Riley. He finally retired from Local 101 in 2005. Said an obituary, "He has been involved with the St. Joseph County 4-H fair for over forty years and served as a board member for the last eight years. He loved camping, fishing, horse riding and loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren." Robert Sr. surrendered to the heavenly host at age 72 on June 30, 2015. The headcount of his survivors included 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, South Bend.

  Great-granddaughter Roxann Kinas wed Nate Rettinger. They have lived in LaPorte, IN. 

  Great-granddaughter Kathy Kinas married (?) Hilliker. She dwelled in North Liberty, IN in 2015.

  Great-granddaughter Vicky Kinas entered into marriage with Kenny Smous. They have put down roots in South Bend, IN.

  Great-grandson Robert Kinas Jr. was joined in wedlock with Angi. As of 2015, their home was in South Bend, IN.

• Granddaughter Margaret O'Banion wed Richard Kinas, son of Edward and Margorie (Mulhaupt) Kinas of South Bend, IN. They dwelled at Mill Creek, IN in 2015-2022. Evidence suggests that Richard owns Rick's Motorcycle Tire Service in Mill Creek.

• Grandson Robert O'Banion tied the knot with Pat. They settled in La Porte, IN.

• Grandson Terry O'Banion was in Walkerton, IN circa 2021-2022.

• Granddaughter Deloris "Dee" O'Banion (? -living) was born on (?). On Sept. 12, 1970, she was joined in wedlock with Floyd "Buster" VanDusen (Sept. 3, 1952-2021), son of Floyd and LaDonna (Drews) VanDusen. The marriage endured the ups and downs of more than a half century together. They made their dwelling-place in in Rolling Prairie, IN and bore an only child, Donna VanDusen-Wilcox. They also were close with two of their nephews, Larry Moss and Brian Young. An obituary said that Floyd "was a construction worker for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, searching for arrowheads, and feeding animals and birds. Floyd also enjoyed visiting many coffee shops." As his health failed, Floyd was admitted to reside at Fountainview Terrace-Golden Living Center in La Porte. There, at the age of 68, he died on Jan. 21, 2021. A celebration of his life was conducted by Pastor Jeff Hines and interment in Rolling Prairie Cemetery. 

  Great-granddaughter Donna VanDusen was joined in marriage with (?) Wilcox. She is the mother of Hannah Wilcox and Samuel Wilcox.

• Granddaughter Beatrice O'Banion wed Roger Coleman and put down roots at Mill Creek, IN.

• Granddaughter Elizabeth Marie O'Banion (1956-2022) was born on Nov. 30, 1956 in South Bend, IN. She appears to have been twice-married. Her first spouse was (?) Joseph ( ? - ? ). A foursome of offspring born in this family were Hazel Ruskowsky, Lee Joseph, David Joseph and Phillip Joseph. She made a longtime home at La Porte, IN and held a membership in the La Porte Assembly of God. Said an obituary, she "loved riding motorcycles and playing music, particularly the guitar, with her family. Elizabeth enjoyed playing darts..." In time she wed (?) Moyer ( ? - ? ). Sadly, at the age of 66, she died in Northwest Health-La Porte the day after Christmas 2022. Her survivors included 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. The remains were cremated, and Pastor Roger Coleman officiated a memorial service.

  Great-granddaughter Hazel Joseph entered into marriage with William "Happi" Ruskowsky. They settled on Monroe Street in La Porte, IN.

  Great-grandson Lee Joseph Moyer has made his home in La Porte, IN.

  Great-grandson David Joseph Moyer migrated to Arizona.

  Great-grandson Phillip Joseph tied the knot with Adriana. They too relocated to Arizona. 

Daughter Rosemary Musary (1924-1982) was born on Jan. 4, 1925 in Mishawaka, IN. Her entire life was spent in the town. On Oct. 15, 1941, at the age of 16, she wed Chester A. Straub (Sept. 17, 1914-1996) of South Bend. The five children borne of the pair were Nellie Buell, Marsha V. Beal, John A. Straub, Charles L. Straub and Chester Albert Straub. Chester served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Over the ensuing years, he was self-employed as a cement contractor. Their address in the early 1980s was at 427 West Lawrence. She died in South Bend's Osteopathic Hospital at the age of 57 on Sept. 9, 1982. Chester outlived his wife by 14 years and during that time dwelled on East Grove Street. He died at home on May 8, 1996. The South Bend Tribune published an obituary. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery.

• Granddaughter Nellie Straub (1947-2018) was born on April 2, 1947 in Mishawaka. She resided at 1025 Iowa Street in Mishawaka young womanhood. Circa 1965, she entered into marriage with Thomas A. Buell Sr. (Nov. 27, 1947-2016) of South Laurell Street, Mishawaka and the son of Joseph and Norma (Bear) Buell. The couple's two children were Vanessa L. Reed and Thomas A. Buell. They settled in their hometown for good. Thomas was employed for two decades by Waste Management. Nellie "attended Albright United Methodist Church and volunteered in the food pantry," said a newspaper. She also enjoyed a good hot cup of Starbucks coffee. Death carried away Thomas on Sept. 21, 2016. Rev. Warren Kirkwood officiated the funeral rites. Nellie followed him into eternity at the age of 71 on May 4, 2018. Burial was under the sod of Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka.

  Great-granddaughter Vanessa L. Buell ( ? - ? ) was joined in matrimony with (?) Reed. Her two children are Collin Reed and Justin Reed. She was in South Bend in 2018. 

  Great-grandson Thomas A. Buell ( ? - ? ) lived in Mishawaka in 2018.

• Granddaughter Marsha V. Straub was joined in matrimony with Edward Beal. One known daughter of the couple is Laura Elizabeth Rimbey. The family moved to Dayton, OH. By 1996, they had moved to the Pacific Northwest, making their dwelling-place in Corvallis, OR, and remaining there as of 2018.

  Great-granddaughter Laura Elizabeth Beal ( ? - ? ) is a 2000 graduate of Crescent Valley High School in Corvallis, OR. She studied at Westrn Oregon University and Portland State University. Circa 2006, she resided in Portland and was employed as a health care coordinator. Research clues suggest that on Aug. 5, 2006, she tied the knot with Benjamin Carl Rimbey ( ? - ? ), son of David and Pamela Rimbey of Sunnyside, WA. He is a 1997 alumnus of Pacific Dunes High School, obtained his bachelor's degree in computer animation from the Art Institute of Portland and at the time worked in developing websites.  

• Grandson John Alfred Straub was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was deployed to Okinawa and France with the 463rd CAM Squadron. Upon a transfer stateside, he was posted to Sewart Air Force Base in Smyrna, TN. On June 1, 1962, he was united in matrimony with Thelma Ann Wortham (May 25, 1944-2016), originally from Detroit but a daughter of Douglas Reed and Katherine Alice (Rader) Wortham of LaVergne, TN. The ceremony was conducted in the bride's home on the old Nashville highway by the hand of Rev. Thomas H. Carter of the Gilroy Church of Christ. In announcing the happy news, the Smyrna (TN) Rutherford Courier said that the bride "wore a dress of white nylon lace with sweetheart neckline and long pointed sleeves gathered at the wrist. A wide satin bow formed a train at the back. Her veil was waist length, and she carried a white orchid on her Bible." Their union endured for a remarkable 53 years until the separation of death. Thelma was an alumna of Smyrna High School and a member of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Together they bore a daughter, Natalie Ann Pursley. The family lived for years in LaVergne and later in Buffalo Valley and were members of the local Church of Christ. Sadly, Thelma passed away at the age of 71 on April 23, 2016. Dennis Lowe oversaw the funeral rites. Burial was in Gordonsville Cemetery.

  Great-granddaughter Natalie Ann Straub ( ? - ? ) appears to have wed John Pursley Sr. ( ? - ? ). Two sons of this union were John Pursley Jr. and Cougar Pursley. Later she was a companion of Ronnie Dale Swallows.

• Grandson Charles LeRoy "Chick" Straub Sr. (1943-2017) was born on Aug. 17, 1943. On Aug. 2, 1963, he married his childhood friend Diana Lynne Pratt ( ? - ? ). The marriage held firm over the ebbs and flows of a remarkable 52 years. Then as the Vietnam War was raging, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps in September 1965 and served until discharge on April 27, 1969. The family put down roots in Mishawaka. Four children produced by this union were Charles LeRoy Straub Jr., Todd Wayne Straub, Kimberly Lynn McCartney and Brook Ranea Straub. After a tough battle with cancer, he died on April 6, 2017. He was survived by a baker's dozen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Said the South Bend Tribune, he "was a strong, loyal, and loving husband, a father any child would be proud to follow in his foot steps, and a grandfather and great-grandfather who showed more love, comfort, and guidance than anyone could ask for. Charles will always be missed, always be loved, and whose life's lessons will continue to be taught."

  Great-grandson Charles LeRoy Straub Jr. ( ? - ? )

  Great-grandson  Todd Wayne Straub ( ? - ? )

  Great-granddaughter  Kimberly Lynn Straub ( ? - ? ) married (?) McCartney ( ? - ? ).

  Great-granddaughter Brook Ranea Straub ( ? - ? )

• Grandson Chester Albert Straub (1956-2007) was born on May 27, 1956 in Mishawaka. He seems to have been a lifelong resident of his hometown. On May 17, 1986, 10 days shy of his 30th birthday, he was joined in wedlock with Rhonda Ellsworth ( ? - ? ). Three children in this household were Stephanie Doolittle, Rosemary Straub and Brandon Straub. Their home in 2007 was on 13th Street. Sadness cascaded over the family when, at age 51, he died on Sept. 15, 2007 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of South Bend. His photograph accompanied his obituary in the South Bend Tribune.

  Great-granddaughter Stephanie Straub married Richard Doolittle. Their trio of offspring are believed to be Samantha Doolittle, Hailey Doolittle and Kyle Doolittle.

  Great-granddaughter Rosemary Straub ( ? - ? )

  Great-granddaughter Brandon Straub ( ? - ? )

Daughter Eva Marie Musary (1926-1996) was born on Dec. 3, 1926 in Mishawaka, IN. She appears to have been thrice-wed. In about 1943, she married her first husband, Russell Allen Welton (1924-1979), a Michigan native and the son of Eva Welton. Together, the couple produced one son, Thomas Allen "Tuna" Welton. Their address in 1944 was at 217 East First Street, Mishawaka, with Russell employed by Montgomery Ward. The union dissolved in divorce within a year or two. Then on May 18, 1946, she entered into marriage with Jack L. Thompson Sr. (1924-1984) They settled in Mishawaka and were the parents of Jack L. Thompson Jr., Theodore Earl Thompson Sr. and Eve Thompson. Eva generated income through her work as a waitress at Pone Express and with Goodwill Industries. She held memberships in the Ladies Auxiliary and Color Guard Mom of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Sadly, Jack passed away on Jan. 23, 1984, bringing to a close their marriage of 38 years' duration. Eva Marie made her dwelling in 1987 in Mishawaka. Her third spouse was Casimer Joseph Wantuck (1922-2004), with them tying the knot on Aug. 19, 1995. A stepdaughter in the family was Nancy (Wantuck) Zurbuch. Casimir was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and spent a 38-year career with O'Brien Paint Factory, retiring in 1991. Sadly, their marriage did not even endure a year of time. At the age of 69, Eva Marie passed away in Mishawaka's Fountainview Place on July 21, 1996. Her obituary appeared in the South Bend Tribune. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. Casimer outlived Eva Marie by eight years and surrendered to the angel of death on May 27, 2004.

• Grandson Thomas Allen "Tuna" Welton (1944- ? ) was born on Sept. 17, 1944 in Mishawaka. Circa 1967, he tied the marital cord with Laura Catherine "Lolly" Copp (March 28, 1949-2016), also of town and the daughter of Melvin Kaizer and Bertha Lucile (Basham) Copp. The only son of this marriage was Thomas Allen Welton Jr. Laura carried the family nickname of “Little Looney Lipless Lolly Lick Logan.” Evidence suggest that they remarried in Mishawaka on June 23, 1990. They resided in Elkhart, IN circa 1996, and she earned a living for 18 years with with Needlecraft. Said the South Bend Tribune, "If you needed a shoulder to cry on, call Lolly... If you needed a private talk, call Lolly... If you needed a good laugh, call Lolly. Laura was anyone and everyone's ear in a time of need... When not throwing one of her many gatherings for her family and friends Laura could be found at Four Winds Casino, those slots will never be the same without her. She also enjoyed her lively Friday nights listening to her husband and friends singing Karaoke at the Moose Lodge in Elkhart. She was a phenomenal cook and avid horror movie fanatic!" Sadly, Laura died at the age of 67 on Sept. 20, 2016. In an obituary, the family requested that any memorial contributions be made to the American Lung Association.

  Great-grandson Thomas Allen Welton Jr. (1968- ? ) was born in 1968. He may have married or been a companion of Dawn (?) and Cash (?). His two offspring are Brandon Welton and Tia Welton. 

• Grandson Jack L. Thompson Jr. settled in Mishawaka.

• Grandson Theodore Earl "Ted" Thompson Sr. ( ? - ? ) was born in (?). He wed May Copp ( ? - ? ), daughter of Melvin Kaizer and Bertha Lucile (Basham) Copp. May had been a student at Mishawaka High School. Two children of the couple were Gena Peebles and Ted Thompson Jr. The family resided in Mishawaka in 1973, but the marriage was troubled and ended in divorce. May married a second time in 1975 to Dennis L. Somerville ( ? - ? ) and later still to James Wilshire. Ted Sr. migrated by 1996 to Las Vegas.

  Great-granddaughter Gena Thompson entered into marriage with (?) Peebles. 

  Great-grandson Ted Thompson Jr. ( ? - ? )

• Granddaughter Eve Thompson relocated to Los Angeles and dwelled there in the mid-1990s.

• Step-granddaughter Nancy Wantuck ( ? - ? ) was the daughter of Casimer J. and Sophie (Switalski) Wantuck. She married Joseph Zurbuch ( ? - ? ), son of Marianna (Deane) Zurbuch. The family made a home in South Bend, IN in 1996-2008. Their three children are Tracy Williams, Joseph Zurbuch and Robert Zurbuch.

Daughter Rosella Musary (1928-2020) was born on March 22, 1928. She first was united in matrimony with (?) Anderson. Circa 1947, they made their dwelling-place in Elkhart, IN. Later she married Floyd E. Flowers Jr. (Oct. 7, 1925-2015), son of Floyd E. and Hazel (Straub) Flowers Sr. The children in this family were Floyd E. Flowers III, Donald L. Flowers, April Banks, Michael (Pauline) Flowers, David Flowers, Bruce Flowers and Lily Fairis. Floyd was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and made a living as a roofer. For decades, they lived in Mishawaka, with a longtime address of East Lawrence Street. Sadly, Floyd passed away at home at the age of 89 on Jan. 2, 2015. Cremation took place. The South Bend Tribune printed an obituary. Rosella outlived her spouse and endured the untimely deaths of her sons Donald in 2017 and Bruce in 2019. Death swept her away at the age of 91 on Jan. 6, 2020 as a patient in St. Joseph Hospital.

• Grandson Floyd E. Flowers III was deceased by 2015.

• Grandson Donald LeRoy Flowers (1950-2017) was born on Oct. 1, 1950. He spent his life in Mishawaka and in about 1973 was married to Nancy Tucille Copp ( ? - ? ), also of Mishawaka. They planted themselves in Mishawaka, and two daughters born to this couple were Kerri Whitaker and Melissa Bradley. The marriage fell apart in divorce. Nancy married again on Valentine's Day 1992 to Walter L. Brock Jr. (1949-2007) and remained in Mishawaka. Sadly, at the age of 66, Donald died in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center on Jan. 3, 2017. His remains were cremated, and an obituary appeared in the South Bend Tribune. 

  Great-granddaughter Kerri Flowers married Tim Whitaker. Their offspring are believed to be Justin Whitaker and Christina Whitaker.

  Great-granddaughter Melissa Flowers wed Jeff Bradley. A pair of children of the union are Morgan Bradley and Abby Bradley. 

• Granddaughter April Christine Flowers was born on (?). Circa 1972, she was joined in wedlock with James Michael Banks Jr. of Mishawaka. One known son in this family was Randy James Banks. April is known to have received her graduate equivalency diploma in 1983. By 1992, the marriage ended in divorce, and James moved to South Bend and then to Rolling Prairie and wed again to Michelle.

• Grandson Michael Flowers tied the knot with Pauline. The pair planted themselves in Mishawaka.

• Grandson David Flowers resided in 2015 in Mishawaka.

• Grandson Bruce A. Flowers (1965-2019) was born on March 21, 1965 in Mishawaka. He lived his life in Mishawaka and was the father of Alan Flowers, Jessica Flowers, Stefanie Flowers and Katie Flowers. Sadly, he died without warning at home at the age of 54 on July 1, 2019. The South Bend Tribune published an obituary.

• Granddaughter Lily Flowers was united in matrimony with Bud Fairis. They settled in Alabama. 

Daughter Ermajean Musary (1930-2004) was born on Nov. 29, 1930 in Mishawaka. On June 19, 1949, when she was 18 years of age, she was joined in wedlock with James D. Rich Sr. (Nov. 13, 1924-1996), originally from Kentucky. Their ceremony took place in Mishawaka. Together, they produced a family of eight -- Candy Sue DeCook, Sandra Dominguez, Doris Rich, Mary Murphey, James D. Rich Jr., John Rich, Terry Rich and Thomas Rich. Their residence over the years was in Miskawaka in a home on East Lawrence Street. James was employed for more than three decades by Crystal Cleaners, while Ermajean generated income for 23 years in the dietary department of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, with retirement in 1994. Grief blanketed the family when James died at home at age 71 on May 30, 1996. The South Bend Tribune carried an obituary. Interment of the remains was in Fairview Cemetery. Erma endured for another eight-plus years, remaining in their Lawrence Street home. She died in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center at the age of 73 on Nov. 10, 2004. Her survivors included 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pastor Ed Villaba presided over the funeral rites. Burial was under the sod of Fairview Cemetery, with an obituary appearing in the Tribune.

• Granddaughter Candy Sue Rich married Thomas DeCook. As of 1996-2018, their dwelling-place was in Mishawaka.

• Granddaughter Sandra Rich wed (?) Dominguez and put down roots in Mishawaka.

• Granddaughter Doris Rich has lived in Mishawaka.

• Granddaughter Mary K. Rich entered into marriage with Daniel E. Murphey. Her residence in 1996-2018 was in Mishawaka.

• Grandson James D. Rich Jr. settled in Mishawaka. He tied the marital cord with Carolyn. They lived circa 2018 in Mishawaka.

• Grandson John Albert Rich (1952-2018) was born on May 30, 1952 in Mishawaka. He planted himself in Mishawaka and does not appear to have married or reproduced. For a quarter of a century, he was employed as a supervisor with South Bend Modern Molding. Said an obituary, "He loved to fish and go to the Osceola Drag Way for the drag races. His major enjoyment was picking on his brothers and sisters. John had a heart of gold and was always willing to help anybody who needed a hand." Toward the end he was admitted to Hospice House in South Bend. The angel of death cleaved him away at the age of 65 on March 7, 2018. The remains were cremated. An obituary appeared in the South Bend Tribune. 

• Grandson Terry Rich married Candy. They dwelled in the mid-1990s in Mishawaka.

• Grandson Thomas Rich was in Mishawaka in 1996. He wed Elizabeth "Liz" and settled in his hometown.

Daughter Deloris Musary ( ? - ? ) was born on (?). On April 4, 1952, she tied the marital cord with Robert J. Green (March 5, 1925-1983). Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Coast Guard. The couple together bore a brood of four -- Nancy Green, Diane Brendt, Robert J. Green Jr. and Dickie J. Green. They lived in South Bend followed by a 1963 move to Las Vegas, where he was employed by Dodge Roofing Company. He also held a membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Sadly, at the age of 58, Robert died in Vegas on June 8, 1983. An obituary appeared in the South Bend Tribune. The remains were cremated. Deloris has survived her spouse by many years.

• Granddaughter Nancy Green was in Las Vegas in 1983. Nothing more is known.

• Granddaughter Diane Green married (?) Brendt and relocated to Wisconsin, settling in Madison, WI.

• Grandson Robert J. Green Jr. dwelled in Las Vegas in 1983.

• Grandson Dickie J. Green moved to Hawaii and was there in 1983.

Daughter Betty Musary (1938-1984) was born on Nov. 13, 1938 in Mishawaka. She spent her entire life in the community. At the age of 19, on Sept. 23, 1958, she was joined in the rite of wedlock with Carl Edwin Williams (May 2, 1928-1998). The nuptials were held in Betty's hometown. It's suspected that he brought a stepdaughter into the uniion, Dorothy Rely. The three children of the couple were Joyce E. Williams, Carl Williams and Paul E. Williams. Their home in the early 1980s was at 1826 Southwood Drive. Sadly, following an illness, Betty died at the age of 45 at home on Nov. 1, 1984. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. An obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune. The widowed Carl moved to 1812 South Michigan. At the age of 69, he passed away in Hospice House of St. Joseph County on April 26, 1998. His obituary also was carried in the Tribune.

• Granddaughter Joyce E. Williams lived in Mishawaka in 1984 and in South Bend in 1998.

• Granddaughter Dorothy wed (?) Rely and moved to Englewood, OH. She lived there in 1998.

• Grandson Carl Williams resided in 1984 in Mishawaka.

• Grandson Paul E. Williams was in Mishawaka in 1984.

Daughter Suellen "Susie" Musary ( ? - ? ) married Gene Rigsby. She resided in Las Vegas in 1982-1996. She was still living when named in the 2021 obituary of her sister Lulabell O'Banion. Nothing more is known.

Son John A. Musary ( ? - ? ) was a graduate of Mishawaka High School. On Sept. 29, 1956, he entered into holy matrimony with Doris Jean Wachs (Feb. 2, 1936-2006), daughter of Alfred and Myrtle (Walsdorf) Wachs of 515 East Lawrence Street, Mishawaka. The nuptial mass was held at St. Monica's Catholic Church, by the hand of Rev. Leo A. Hoffman. The wedding was announced in the South Bend Tribune, which said that the bride's gown "was styled with small Peter Pan collar of lace and long lace sleeves fastened with tiny buttons. The bouffant skirt of tulle was accented with an over skirt of lace finished with a nylon tulle ruffle which touched the floor. A crown of seed pearls and sequins held her finger tip length veil." Doris also was a graduate of Mishawaka High. Together, they bore an only son, Michael Gerard Musary. Doris earned a living for 34 years in the market research department of Dodge Reliance Rockwell. The Musarys were members of the church where they were married, and Doris was involved with its Rosary Society. In retirement, the couple followed their grandsons' baseball games including vacations to Cooperstown, NY, St. Louis and Knoxville, TN. Sadly, at the age of 69, Doris died on New Year's Day 2006 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of South Bend. Her photograph was printed with her obituary in the Tribune, in which the family asked that any memorial gifts be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Her mass of Christian burial was presided by Rev. Fr. Jeffery Largent, and burial took place in Fairview Cemetery. John was still living when named in the 2021 obituary of his sister Lulabell O'Banion.

• Grandson Michael Gerard Musary Sr. was an alumnus of Mishawaka High School and went on to earh his bachelor of science degree in accounting from Purdue University. As of 1985, he worked for Truth Publishing Company in Elkhart, IN. On Sept. 7, 1985, he married Amy Robinson ( ? - ? ), daughter of Vere and Julia Robinson. Wedding vows were exchanged at the First United Methodist Church, Mishawaka, offiicated by Rev. Thomas Weigand. Amy also was a Mishawaka High grad and then went on to obtain a bachelor of science in mathematics followed by an A.S. degree in computer science, both from Purdue. They first settled in Muncie, IN and later relocated to Lake Orion, MI. Their pair of sons are Michael G. Musary Jr. (born 1990) and Matthew Musary.

Daughter Joyce Musary (1938- ? ) was born in about 1938, in St. Joseph Hospital, Mishawaka, about eight months after her father had died. She was an alumna of Mishawaka High School. On June 22, 1968, wed Rick L. Potter ( ? - ? ), son of Raymond L. and Donnabelle (Everly) Potter. In 1982, they made their residence in Mishawaka. By 1996, they pulled up stakes and relocated to Las Vegas. She was still living when named in the 2021 obituary of her sister Lulabell O'Banion.

~ Stepson Homer A. Burger ~

Stepson Homer Burger (1907-1931) was born on Sept. 27, 1907 in Wyatt, St. Joseph County, IN, the son of William and Bertha (Peterson) Burger. 

He was age 10 when his father married Eva May (James) Drake Mawhorter and then age 20 when Eva in turn wed Ulysses S. Bristol. Said the South Bend Tribune, he "spent his entire lifetime in St. Joseph county."

Homer does not appear to have married or reproduced. He was trained as a baker but for about a year in the 1930-1931 timeframe was unemployed. His home in 1931 was in Walkerton, IN.

Stricken with an obstruction of the bowels, Homer was admitted to St. Joseph Hospital in Mishawaka and underwent surgery. There, at the age of 23, he died on Feb. 1, 1931. Brother-in-law Charles Wickizer of Walkerton signed the death certificate. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. His survivors included his father, brother Cecil and sisters Martha Truax and Edith Wickizer, both of Walkerton.

~ Stepdaughter Elnora May "Nora" (Mawhorter) Morley Fortner ~

Stepdaughter Elnora May "Nora" Mawhorter (1913-1978) was born the day after Christmas 1913 in Mishawaka, IN. She also carried a maiden or alternative name of "Rupert."

She was wed twice.

Her first husband, whom she married when she was age 16, on Dec. 26, 1928, was 26-year-old William "David" Morley (1903-1957), a native of Galena, MI and the son of William H. and Elizabeth Morley. The nuptials were conducted in South Bend.

The pair made their home in Buchanan in 1930-1937 and were the parents of Henry David Morley, James Arthur Morley Sr., Henry Morley, Francis Morley and Sandra Younger. 

When the federal census enumeration was made in 1930, David was employed as a machine operator for a brake shoe factory in Buchanan. The family address in 1957 was 213 Fulton Street, Buchanan.  They belonged to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Grieving covered the family when, at age 53, David suffered a heart attack and died at home on New Year's Day 1957. 

Her second spouse, with whom she tied the knot on Nov. 19, 1959, in Scottdale, MI, was D.C. Fortner (1924-1999). Circa 1961-1976, they lived in Berrien Springs/Berrien Center, MI. 

Nora died in Berrien on June 5, 1978. The remains were lowered under the sod of Galien Township Cemetery in Berrien County.

D.C. lived for another 21 years. He passed away in 1999. 

Son Henry David Morley (1930-1999) was born on May 21, 1930 in Buchanan, MI. He had three known wives. The first was Beverly J. Goodrich (1933- ? ), daughter of Royal and Hazel (Ruple) Goodrich, whom he wed on July 28, 1950 in Buchanan. Five years later, on May 21, 1955, in Shawneetown, IL or Kentucky (sources differ), he tied the marital cord with Frances Ann Rippel (Aug. 19, 1920-1968), originally from Chicago and a resident of Walkerton, IN. As of 1957, their home remained in Walkerton, and she was active in a number of civic and church organizations. Sadly, Frances was stricken by a heart attack at home at age 48 and passed away on Nov. 20, 1968 after a baker's dozen years of marriage. An obituary in the South Bend Tribune said that Rev. M.E. Reinke, of St. John's Lutheran Church, led the funeral rites, followed by burial in Salem Chapel Cemetery. Henry's third bride, with whom he exchanged vows on Aug. 7, 1971, in New Buffalo, was Norma Lee Bennitt (1937- ? ). In all, he fathered eight known children -- Henry D. Morley Jr., Christine Heeg, Norma Lee, Janyll Lott, Jaye Sue Morgan, Mark VanDusen, Sherman Euler and Michael VanDusen. His four stepchildren were Joyce Bradley, June Ripple, JoAnn Trapp and James Pulaski. Circa 1978, they dwelled at Three Oaks, MI and in 1982 relocated to Berrien Springs, MI, where they spent the final 17 years of their lives together. He was employed for 18 years as a laborer with the Berrien County Road Commission. He was a founding member of the Fish Lake Fire Department and Fish Lake Lions Club. He surrendered to the angel of death at home at the age of 68 on Jan. 26, 1999. The Benton Harbor Herald-Palladium printed an obituary. Interment was under the sod of Olive Chapel Cemetery, New Castle, IN, led by Pastor Jeff Bradley. 

• Grandson Henry D. Morley Jr. ( ? - ? ) was deceased by 1999.

• Granddaughter Christine Heeg lived in LaPorte, MI in 1999.

• Granddaughter Norma VanDusen was joined in wedlock with Steven Lee ( ? - ? ), son of Edwin and Andrea Lee. They settled in Three Oaks, MI. Children in this family include Samantha Lee, Zachary Lee and Benjamin John Lee. Grief cascaded over the family when son Benjamin was stillborn in La Porte (IN) Hospital on Nov. 20, 1993. 

• Granddaughter Janyll Rae Morley ( ? - ? ) was born on (?). She attended River Valley High School. On Aug. 28, 1976, she entered into marriage with Ted Dennis Lott ( ? - ? ). Pastor Jack Van Arsdall presided. Ted had studied at Galien High School and at the time of marriage was employed in Berrien Springs by Essex Wire Company. The two children they produced together were Ted Dennis Lott Jr. and Amanda J. Lott. Their extended family of 10 dwelled in an old farmhouse along Hudson Road in Galien, MI in 1999. They were plunged into heartache in November 1999 when their house and nearly all of their possessions were destroyed in a fire. The community rallied around them and provided donations of money and furniture as well as a place to stay in a trailer, as documented in a Nov. 19, 1999 article in the South Bend Tribune. Tragedy again struck in September 2001 when Ted Sr. and Ted Jr. went hunting in northern La Porte County and father accidentally shot and killed the son, thinking he was a squirrel.

  Great-grandson Ted Dennis Lott Jr. (1978-2001) was born on Jan. 21, 1978.  He was united in matrimony with Regina K. Eikelberg ( ? - ? ). She brought a stepson to the marriage, Robert A. Eikelberg. Other offspring in the combined family were Karalyne R. Aldridge and Ted Dennis Lott III. They made a home on Hudson Lake Road in Galien, IN. On the fateful day of Sept. 22, 2001, Ted Jr. went hunting with his father on private land near Hudson Lake along County Roads 1000 North and 850 East, near New Carlisle. Mistaking the son for a squirrel, possibly as part of a series of pranks by the son, the father aimed and fired his gun, striking the son in the head and killing him. His obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune.

  Great-granddaughter Amanda J. Lott made her home in Galien, IN in 2001. 

• Granddaughter Jaye Sue Morley (1958-2003) was born on April 12, 1958. She resided in her early years in South Bend, IN followed by a move to South Russell Street in Mishawaka. Sadly, at the age of 45, she succumbed to the spectre of death in Hospice of St. Joseph County/South Bend just four days before Christmas 2003. Her obituary was published in the South Bend Tribune.

• Grandson Mark VanDusen made his homeplace in 1999 in Berrien Springs, MI.

• Grandson Sherman Euler put down roots in Belding, MI.

• Grandson Michael VanDusen made his residence in La Porte, IN in the late 1990s.

• Step-granddaughter Joyce married James Bradley. She was in South Bend in 1968 and later planted herself in North Liberty, IN.

• Step-granddaughter June Ripple moved to Florida.

• Step-granddaughter JoAnn wed Edward Trapp. She was in North Liberty, IN in 1968 and in Hobart, IN in 1999.

• Step-grandson James Pulaski lived in Three Oaks in 1968-1999.

Son James Arthur Morley (1932-1976) was born on Oct. 21, 1932 in Weesaw Township, MI. Then on Sept. 21, 1956, at the age of 23, he tied the knot with Loretta Phiscator (May 30, 1938-1984), daughter of Mildred Phiscator. They resided La Porte, MI and were the parents of James Arthur Morley Jr., Cindy Morley, Becky Morley, Vicki Morley, Lori Morley and Jany Morley. James earned a living as a floorman for Buchanan Steel Products. They held a membership in the Faith United Methodist Church. The marriage was troubled, and the couple separated in March 1976, with him living on Oak Forrest Road and her on Buffalo Road, shared with another man. On the fateful night of Aug. 11, 1976, Loretta went to James' residence and a fight broke out. She then left and drove home, with him following. There they got into another altercation. She pointed a 12-gauge shotgun in his direction and pulled the trigger. The blast hit him in the chest, killing him instantly. His body was found inside the rear door of her dwelling. Funeral services were led by his pastor, Rev. Kenneth Snow. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery, with the tragedy covered on the pages of the Niles (MI) Daily Star. Loretta lived for another eight years as a widow, at an address on Chamberlain Road. She died at the age of 45, at Buchanan's Unity Hospital, on March 14, 1984. Her obituary appeared in the Benton Harbor Herald-Palladium.

• Grandson James Arthur Morley Jr. ( ? - ? )

• Granddaughter Cindy Morley ( ? - ? )

• Granddaughter Becky Morley ( ? - ? )

• Granddaughter Vicki Morley ( ? - ? ) was born on (?). Circa 1983, at the age of 18, tied the knot with 23-year-old Wayn Geroby Stump ( ? - ? ). In 1984, she dwelled in Niles, MI.

• Granddaughter Lori Morley ( ? - ? )

• Granddaughter Jany Morley ( ? - ? )

Son Francis Eugene "Fran" Morley was a graduate of Buchanan High School. Francis resided with his parents circa 1957 and in Berrien Springs in 1961. He joined the U.S. Navy circa 1961 and after basic training was assigned to a naval base in Key West, FL. On Nov. 10, 1961, he was united in matrimony with Sharon Arleen Walker ( ? - ? ), a Buchanan resident and the daughter of Howard and Arlene Walker. Their nuptial vows were exchanged in the chapel of the Haven Hubbard Memorial Home near New Carlisle, IN, officiated by Rev. Albert A. Fall of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church. The happy event was announced in the Benton Harbor Herald-Palladium, which said that the bride wore a street-length princess dress of simulated lace with a short jacket of lace. A crown of white flowers and seed pearls held her elbow-length veil of silk illusion. She carried a bouquet of white carnations centered with pink sweetheart roses." Sharon also was an alum of Buchanan High and is known to have attended Asbury College in Wilmore, KY. At the time of marriage, she was employed by the Haven Hubbard Memorial Home. A pair of offspring produced by the couple were Michael Anthony Morley and Lynnette Janovsky. They are known to have lived in Buchanan for decades. He may have been a patrolman with the city of Buchanan police force, retiring in 1992, but this is not confirmed. Sharon earned a degree with high honors in 1989 from Lake Michigan College. He was still living in Michigan as of 2023.

• Grandson Michael Anthony Morley (1965-2011) was born on Oct. 3, 1965. He followed in his father's footsteps and became a police officer for the city of Buchanan, with a residence on East Third Street. On the fateful morning of Oct. 31, 2010, while at his kitchen table, he slumped over, his heart stopped. Paramedics were called and a combination of cardiopulmomary resuscitation techniques brought him back. His mother was quoted in a South Bend Tribune story, saying her church congregation began praying even before he was brought to consciousness. Less than two months later, in mid-December 2010, he returned to work. His miraculous recovery was short-lived. He appears to have suffered another life-threatening incident and was admitted to Lakeland Community Hospital in Niles, where he died at the age of 45 on April 14, 2011. The funeral was held in the Church of the Nazarene, and burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The Tribune ran an obituary.

• Granddaughter Lynnette Ruth Morley was a 1987 graduate of Buchanan High School, where she ran medley relays and hurdles on the track team and received a scholarship for dedicated service. She tied the marital cord with Michael Janovsky. They established their homeplace in Canton, MI. 

Daughter Sandra Gaye Morley (1943-2023) was born on Oct. 15, 1943 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI. Her home as a young woman was in Berrien Center. Circa 1959, she entered into marriage with Sidney Younger (Sept. 28, 1938-2019), a native of St. James, Stone County, AR and the son of Truman and Martha Mildred (Anderson) Younger. News of their marriage license was published in the Niles (MI) Daily Star. The Youngers' union held fast over the ups and downs of a remarkable 59 years. The couple settled in Sidney's home state of Arkansas and were in Pleasant Grove, AR in the mid-1970s. Five children born to this couple were David Sidney Younger, Daniel Timothy Younger, Sandra Marie Little, May Ruth Younger and Marsha Lynn Younger. Sandra is known to have worked for White Rogers in Batesville and retired from the position. Later, they moved to Marcella, AR. They held a membership in the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Sidney died in Marcella, AR at the age of 80 on Feb. 4, 2019. The funeral was conducted in Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, led by the hand of Brother Gary Don Fletcher. Interment was in St. James Cemetery. Sandra remained in Marcella for the remaining four years of her life. She was cleaved away by the angel of death at age 79 on June 6, 2023. Her survivors included 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Brother Fletcher again presided over the funeral rites..

• Grandson David Sidney Younger married Rebecca. They settled in Melbourne.

• Grandson Daniel Timothy Younger wed Megan. They put down roots in Pleasant Grove. As of 2023 he was in a marital union with Christy.

• Granddaughter Sandra "Marie" Younger tied the knot with Ray Little. The Littles have resided in Cave City and Batesville.

• Granddaughter May Ruth Younger established a residence in Marcella and was there in 2019-2023.

• Granddaughter Marsha Lynn Younger was in Cave City circa 2019. She was joined in wedlock with Randy Thomas and the pair moved to Batesville.

~ Stepson James "Eugene" Burger Bristol ~

Stepson James "Eugene" Burger Bristol (1920-2003) was born on Jan. 30, 1920 in Mishawaka, IN.

He was five years of age when his mother married Ulysses S. Bristol, and used the "Bristol" name at times over the years. He is known to have generated income as a young man, working as a junk dealer with his residence in Niles, MI.

At the age of 21, on Jan. 29, 1943, Eugene was joined in wedlock with 18-year-old Lena Bertha Bernhardt (Nov. 5, 1924-2014), daughter of Levial and Sadie (Haas) Bernhardt and a native of Van Buren County, MI. Presiding over the nuptials was Rev. Floyd W. Johnston of the First Baptist Church. On his marriage license application, he used the "Bristol" name.

They made their home in Niles, MI and became the parents of a son, James E. Bristol Watterson.  

Evidence suggests that the couple divorced and that Lena married twice more, to Vernon Charles Staton (1919-1968) and John Ercel Walton (1900-1972).    

At the death of his sister Lillian Musary in 1987, he was named in her obituary as "Eugene Burger." Circa 1990-1995, his dwelling-place was Benton Harbor, MI. 

The family was plunged into grieving when Eugene died on Aug. 24, 2003, under the name "Bristol."  

Lena outlived her husband by 11 years and moved to Sand Springs City in Tulsa County, OK. There, she died on Aug. 13, 2014.

Son James Edward Bristol Watterson (1944-2003) was born on Aug. 3, 1944 in Jackson County, MI. He may have been placed for adoption as in 1950, at age five, he was living with John P. and Helen J. Watterson in Columbia, Jackson County, MI and named as their "son" in that year's census record. He seems to have used the "Watterson" name throughout his adult years. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on June 7, 1962 during the early years of the Vietnam War. His term of duty lasted for three years until discharge on Aug. 2, 1965. James moved to southern California and dwelled in Whittier, CA. Other towns where he is believed to have dwelled include Long Beach, Pico Rivera and finally in Upland. Death enveloped him on July 10, 2003. 

~ Stepdaughter Bertha M. (Burger) Clark ~

Stepdaughter Bertha M. Burger (1924-1979) was born on the next-to-last day of 1924 in Mishawaka, IN.

She married Warren Vernon Clark (July 13, 1921-2000), originally from Buchanan, MI.

The Clarks made a home in the unincorporated community of Lydick, near South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN.

Together, the couple bore a pair of sons, Leroy V. Clark and Richard Clark.

Bertha was employed for many years by the University of Notre Dame.  

At the age of 54, she died at home on April 1, 1979. An obituary in the South Bend Tribune said the cause of death was "a lengthy illness." Burial was in Sumption Prairie Cemetery in South Bend.

The widowed Warren lived on for another 21 years and resided on Longley Drive. He surrendered to the angel of death at the age of 79 on July 13, 2000 as a patient in St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center. The Tribune also printed his obituary. Inscribed on their burial marker at Sumption Prairie is the phrase "Together forever." 

Son Leroy V. Clark (1949-2014) was born on Nov. 28, 1949 in South Bend. He spent his life in South Bend and earned a living as a laborer, working for Mayflower Auto Parts and Bud's Machine Shop. He joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam War. On April 8, 1972, at the age of 22, he entered into marriage with Alice J. Hamann ( ? - ? ). Their marriage endured the ebbs and flows of 42 years together, minus three days. Four children borne of this couple were Jamie Talboom-Jones, LeeAnne Pegan, Gina R. Lambert and Rudy W. Clark. Their longtime home was in South Bend. In his spare time, Leroy liked to collect guns, ride his motorcycle and follow NASCAR racing. Sadly, without warning, he died at home at the age of 64 on April 5, 2014. The South Bend Tribune published an obituary which numbered his survivors as 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

• Granddaughter Jamie Clark appears to have been twice-wed, first to (?) Talboom. By 2014, she had married again to Jason Jones. Their home in 2014 was in New Carlisle, IN.

• Granddaughter LeeAnne Clark was joined in wedlock with (?) Pegan. She resided in South Bend in 2014. 

• Granddaughter Gina R. Clark was united in matrimony with Howard Lambert. They settled in South Bend.

• Grandson Rudy W. Clark planted himself in South Bend.

Son Richard W. Clark put down roots in South Bend and was there in 1979-2014. He and his wife were the parents of Warren Clark.

• Grandson Warren Clark made his dwelling-place in South Bend in 2014. 

~ Daughter Clarabelle Rebecca "Cora" (Bristol) Baker O'Grady ~

Daughter Clarabelle Rebecca Bristol (1927-1995) was born on Aug. 12, 1927 in Buchanan, MI. She primarily used the first name "Cora" in adulthood.

She first entered into marriage at the age of 16 with 29-year-old Felix Franklin Baker (Dec. 27, 1912-1990) of Niles, son of William George and Mary E. (Coverdale) Baker. Their wedding ceremony was held on Nov. 22, 1942, in Buchanan, by the hand of Rev. Charles B. Hahn of the local Methodist Church.

The couple resided in Niles, MI and produced a son together, Lewis Baker, and possibly two daughters, Bonnie Beaird and Carolym Hojara. Felix earned a living with Clark Equipment Company in Buchanan over the span of 33 years.

Their marriage dissolved in divorce. Felix remained in Niles in his home on Cass Street. He died at age 77 on March 12, 1990.

Circa 1987, Cora was married to (?) O'Grady and continued to make a dwelling-place in Niles. Then in 1990, when named in the newspaper obituary of her brother Frank, she resided in Cassopolis, MI.

Son Lewis Baker ( ? - ? ) lived in Niles, MI in 1995. He was deceased by 2023.

Daughter Bonnie Jean Baker ( ? - ? ) was born on (?). When she was 17 years of age, on May 5, 1962, she married 20-year-old Donald Louis Beaird Sr. (Feb. 4, 1942-2006) of Cassopolis, MI and the son of Chester and Virginia (Clark) Beaird. The wedding was held in Niles, MI. Donald is known to have served in the U.S. Army in young manhood. They lived at 220 Cass Street in Buchanan in 1963 and in Niles, MI in 1990-1995. The trio of children in this family were Donald Louis Beaird Jr., Daniel Beaird and Lisa Chandler. He earned a living as a machinist with Walerko Indiana Tooling. As of 2006, their dwelling-place was on Union Road in Union, MI. Donald was stricken with a lengthy illness and was cleaved away by the angel of death at the age of 64 on May 12, 2006. His obituary was printed in the South Bend Tribune. Burial of the remains was in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens, with funeral rites led by Rev. Steve Steele.

• Grandson Donald Louis Beaird Jr. married Gaylene and settled in Jones, MI.

• Grandson Daniel Beaird ( ? - ? ) lived in Mishawaka in 2006.

• Granddaughter Lisa Beaird wed Mark Chandler. They put down roots in Niles, MI.

Daughter Carolyn Ann Baker (1946-2023) was born on Sept. 28, 1946 in Buchanan. In about 1969, at the age of 22, she wed 23-year-old Terry E. Hojara ( ? - ? ) of Edwardsburg, the son of Erv and Honorene (Holmes) Hojara. Their union survived the highs and lows of a remarkable 54 years. They resided in Niles and bore two daughters -- Dawn Ehas and Kristie Hojara. Carolyn liked to read and follow the fortunes of the University of Michigan Wolverines football team, for which her enthusiasm "was infectious and created many memorable family gatherings," said an obituary, "Go Blue!" Sadness cascaded over the family when Carolyn died at the age of 76 on Aug. 8, 2023. An obituary called her "a stalwart woman of immense loyalty and dedication... [She] lived her life as a beacon of compassion and reliability, touching many lives through her devoted service in the food hospitality industry as a waitress before she retired."

• Granddaughter Dawn Hojara married Melvin Ehas.

• Granddaughter Kristie Hojara ( ? - ? )

~ Son Walter "Leamon" Bristol ~

Son Walter "Leaman" Bristol (1928-2003) was born on June 25, 1928.

He lived for many years in Buchanan and in 1990-1995 in Niles, Berrien County, MI.

Little more about him is known. Evidence suggests that he fractured a pelvil in October 1970 when a tractor rolled over on him one afternoon. In reporting on the story, the Niles Daily Star said he "was using a farm tractor to pull stumps on the Alan Coles farm on Beebe Rd. when the machine flipped over, pinning him underneath. A wrecker was called to lift the tractor and free Bristol."

Walter passed away in Niles on July 7, 2003.

Burial is with his sister Betty Lloyd in a joint grave in Smiths Chapel Cemetery in Milton Township, Cass County, MI. 

~ Son Frank D. Bristol ~

Son Frank D. Bristol (1929-1990) was born on June 10, 1929 in Buchanan.

He was a longtime farmer, residing in Buchanan. He does not appear to have married or reproduced.

By 1987, Frank had moved to Niles, MI. His final address was 688 Gumwood Road in Niles.

He succumbed to the spectre of death at the age of 60, in Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, on June 4, 1990. An obituary was printed in the Benton Harbor (MI) Herald-Palladium. Interment was at Smith Chapel Cemetery, Niles.

~ Daughter Betty (Bristol) Lloyd ~

Daughter Betty Bristol (1931- ? ) was born on Christmas Eve 1931.

She married (?) Lloyd.

As of 1978-1979, she made a home in Kingston Springs west of Nashville, TN but by 1987 resided in Niles, MI. Then in 1990, she was back in Nashville and by 1995 returned to Niles.

Betty may yet be living. At her passing, her remains will be laid to rest in a grave shared by her brother Walter at Smiths Chapel Cemetery in Milton Township, Cass County, MI.