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 From The Elkhart Truth:
May 19, 1969 - Jan. 29, 2008
ETNA GREEN -- Kevin Borkholder, 38, of 210 S. Main St., died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 29, 2008) in Hospice House, South Bend, after a battle with cancer.
He was born May 19, 1969, in Elkhart to Perry and Martha Borkholder.
Mr. Borkholder is survived by one son, Loren Borkholder of Argos; his mother and stepfather, Martha and Jerry VanDenBerg of Niles, Mich.; his father of Etna Green; two brothers, Randy Borkholder of Etna Green and Larry Borkholder of Pierceton; one sister, Retha Peterson of Nappanee; one stepbrother, Jeff VanDenBerg of Niles; one stepsister, Rachael VanDenBerg of Niles; and his friend, Kendra Whitaker of Argos.
Mr. Borkholder was a graduate of NorthWood High School and a truck driver for Mac's Transport. He was a ham radio operator. His son was the love of his life.
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Tonya Wiggins (Rohr)
I just wanted everyone to know that Kevin died from cancer. I can't remember exactly when it was but it has been within the last 6-8 months. We had been praying for the relative of a member of our small church group and all we knew was that his name was Kevin. After he passed away we were finally told the full name and realized that he was in our class! I believe that he has a son but I don't remember hearing about his wife so they may have been divorced but I'm not sure.Trent Hostetler
I really didn't know Kevin very well. I remember he was a pretty quiet & shy kid. However, when I did have a conversation with him he seemed very friendly. When I see that members of our class have passed away, it makes me wish that when we were teenagers would have taken the time to get to know others that weren't in our "circle". Maybe we can change that with our own kids. In other words, teach or kids to treat others like they would want to be treated.May God be with any of Kevins family, even though he has been gone for a little while now. Hopefully they may see this website and see that Kevin may be missed, but not forgotten.
Trent
"Jemn" Hershberger
I totally agree. When I watch my children interact with schoolmates, I noticed that they tend to reach out to the underdog or the forgotten. I think this is a wonderful trait and I tell them how proud I am that they look after those who may fall through the cracks.Melissa Lanzon (Streeter)
My heart goes out to the family of Kevin Borkholder. I might not have known him, but I know the pain that follows that loss. May his family continue to find comfort in our lord. God bless, Melissa Lanzon StreeterDawn Schult (Martz)
Kevin and I wer friends in school and stayed in contact for quite a while after graduation, until I moved. Even though I had not seen him for a while, I will miss him greatly. He was truly a great person.Dawn
Brian Wiseman
It has been close to three years since my best friend passed away. But his memory is like it was yesterday. Kevin and I were friends from a very early age. We lived in the country about three miles apart and I would ride my bike to his house very often. I knew his parents and siblings well. We had many good times together. His mom fixed us many meals.
We rode the bus together for many years until high school when we got our "rides" and felt like we recieved our freedom. High school was hard for us. We were not in any of the circles that we so wanted to be a part of. I remember study hall in the cafeteria we discussed running away, but we never knew where we would go, so that didn't pan out.
I remember his laugh, he laughed often and with his whole being, and it was contagious... I remember his walk, it was different, with long arms that swayed back and forth. When he got diabetes I remember he took it in stride. I wish you all could have known him as I did. I am grateful that I was his friend.
I have a regret that has hurt me deeply. We fell out of contact since high school like so many of us do. I found out after his death that he died. It killed me. I wanted to be there with him. I could have been, should have been.
Well, buddy, I pray that you are at peace. Please know that I love you. Thank you for being there when I felt alone. Thank you for your laughter, your smile, and your strength to carry on.
Rest in peace my friend, Rest in peace.