Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Edgar M. Broshears

March 25, 1925 - March 17, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 3/27/2008
MISHAWAKA - Edgar M. Broshears, 82, of Mishawaka, died Monday, March 17, 2008, in Memorial Hospital. He was born in Evansville, Indiana, on March 25, 1925, to James and Gertie (Gentry) Broshears, who preceded him in death. Ed is survived by his longtime companion, Nancy Hammond of Mishawaka; three stepdaughters, Cheryl (Chris) Uselton of Mishawaka, Pam (Mike) Griffin of South Bend and Kim (Josh) Hoffman of Mishawaka; three stepsons, Rick (Jackie) Hammond of Mishawaka, Ken Hammond of South Bend and Ronnie Hammond of Florida; and a sister, Merlin (Eugene) Millard of Illinois. Also surviving are two nieces, Kathy (Randy) Stueve of IL and Sally (Ken) Maubach of IL; four nephews, David (Kathy) Millard of Illinois, Ray Millard of Iowa, Bill and Chris Torre, both of CA. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lee and Dorothy. Ed was employed for many years with Community Vault Company. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946.

 

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008, in Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., with a visitation one hour prior to services.