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A gorgeous spring day found this mighty crew at Camp Eberhart in early May 2009 for the Jones Obenchain annual camp beautification day. The Jones Obenchain staff has voluneered for spring cleanup at Camp Eberhart for nearly ten years. Working with camp staff, the Jones Obenchain group weeded, planted, and mulched the grounds of the camp. Their goal was to help prepare the camp for the coming summer season for all the young campers to enjoy.
Camp Eberhart has been the South Bend Y.M.C.A. camp since the early 1900s and services 1000's of children from Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan. The camp is used as both a summer camp and throughout the year for school outdoor education and for organization retreats. Camp Eberhart holds a fond place in the hearts of those at Jones Obenchain as many have attended the camp as children and, in turn, have sent their own children and grandchildren to have the same wonderful camp experience and continue to do so to this day. The firm's relationship with the camp is long and filled with memories — the Obenchain Lodge located at the camp was named for former partner of the firm, Roland Obenchain, Jr.
Camp Eberhart Day 2009
Brian Kubicki and Janet Horvath Named to Michiana's
2009 Forty Under 40 Class
Brian Kubicki and Janet Horvath were selected to be members of the Michiana Region Forty Under 40 Class of 2009. Forty Under 40 is a collaborative project involving the regional Chambers of Commerce, Elkhart Truth, South Bend Tribune, Bethel College, and a number of major employers intended to recognize and honor forty young professionals in the area for their contribution and accomplishments in both their workplace and community.
John R. Obenchain
July 26, 1942 - June 2, 2009
On December 29, 1965 in San Marino, CA, he married Barbara Ann Baillie who survives. John is also survived by three daughters, Cheryl L. (Greg Oleary) Obenchain of Chicago, IL, Deborah H. Obenchain and Laura A. Obenchain both of South Bend, three sons, John R. (Sandra) Obenchain, Jr. of Piscataway, NJ, Richard D. Obenchain, of South Bend and Michael A. (Maureen Butz) Obenchain of Indianapolis, IN, five grandchildren, Cimonne, Robert Maxwell, Alexander, Samantha, and Korbin, a sister, Ann Obenchain of Chicago, a brother, Lee A. (Rebecca) Obenchain of Henderson, KY and his step-mother, Helen Obenchain of Bridgman, MI. John was a long time partner of Jones Obenchain law firm and was Of Counsel to the firm. He was the third generation partner following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father. He received his B.S. in 1964 from Colorado State University and his J.D. in 1970 from Valparaiso University School of Law and was admitted to the bar in Indiana that same year. He was a Certified Mediator and Arbitrator of Civil Cases.
John was very involved in the South Bend community. He served as the Chairman of the Grievance Committee of St. Joseph County Bar Association from 1976 to 1984. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the South Bend Area Crime Stoppers, Inc. He served as President, Editor, Secretary and Director of the Kiwanis Club of South Bend and, in 2004, he received the Life Member status from the Kiwanis International for his service to the community and to Kiwanis. He also served as a member and Secretary of the Board of Managers of Y.M.C.A. - Camp Eberhart and served as President and Director of the Legal Services Program of Northern Indiana, Inc. In addition, he also served as a judge of student competitions at the Notre Dame Law School and did volunteer work for R.E.A.L. Services, Inc. and Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
John R. Obenchain, 66, of South Bend, IN, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, in the
Hospice House in Elkhart, IN.
He was born on July 26, 1942 in Montgomery, AL, to the late Jeanette (Lee) and Roland Obenchain.
