Elkhart High School Class of 1961
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1961 Classmate Larry Ort passed away in his home in South Bend on December 22, 2011. Larry is survived by a brother Richard ( Jean ) Ort of Arlington Heights, IL, a long time companion and caregiver, Johann Backer, and cousins Nancy (Hicks) Wilson and Jon Hicks, both of Elkhart. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rollie Ort.
Larry was a Vocations/Spiritual Director of the Reformed Catholic Church of South Bend.
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Congratulations to Nancy Brown Maurer (EHS Class of 1961 ) and Paul Maurer on their 50th wedding anniversary.
EHS Class of 1961 classmate, Michael J. Palmer, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 in his home. Mike received his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and his master’s degree in engineering from Western Michigan University.
He married Helene Heffington in 1998. She survives along with his three sons, Michael A. Palmer of Elkhart, Derek ( Danielle ) Palmer of Indianapolis, and Ty ( Anita ) Palmer of Elkhart, three step daughters, Germaine Harden of North Little Rock, AK, Jeanette ( Tim ) Glancy of Little Rock, AK, and Carmen ( John ) Arvidson of Milton, GA. He is also survied by six grandsons and seven grand daughters . He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Duane Palmer.
Mike retired as vice president of T.R. Arnold & Associates in Elkhart. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and an antique classic car enthusiast. He was a member of Vintage Wheels and enjoyed showing his 1932 Ford Coupe. He was also an avid fisherman.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting http://www.wmzfh.com Our sincere condolences to the family.
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Many thanks to Dave for sharing his excellent photos and also his hard work !!!
The Class of 1961 is going to begin meeting for breakfast at Perkins in Elkhart on the 4th Thursday of every month beginning at 9 AM on September 22, 2011. All classmates and spouses are welcome. After the 1st meeting, a decision will be made whether or not to continue to meet at Perkins or to meet at another location. Hope to see you there !!!
50th Reunion Class booklets may still be ordered until September 17th, 2011. The cost is $13.00 each and that price includes mailing. If you are interested in purchasing one of these booklets that Marcia Butterbaugh, Robin Podawiltz, and Chuck and Connie Bower have been diligently working on for the past several months , please send a check made out to the ” Class of 1961″ to Ellen Turnock, 2206 Cambridge Drive, Goshen, IN 46528. The booklets should be available in early October.
1961 EHS classmate Margaret Sue Perry passed away August 13, 2011 at her home in Elkhart. Margaret attended Elkhart Dental College after graduation and married George W. Perry, an EHS 1959 graduate. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Steven Perry of Elkhart, and Mark ( Lara ) Perry of St Claires, MI ; a daughter, Tina (Steve) Helvey of Elkhart, four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Sue was a 30 year employee of The Elkhart Truth as a carrier, a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 73, and her sorority, Nu Chapter Beta Chi. She loved to cook, enjoyed traveling, and was an avid Notre Dame fan, a Cubs and Bears fan, and most of all, a fan of the Elkhart Express who adopted her and affectionately named her ”Team Grandmother ”
Online condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.wmzfh.com . Our sincere condolences to the family.
Senior Class officers pictured in the Pennant Weekly in June 1961 were Nancy Keech, John Coblentz, Phil Oyer, Matt Yeknik, Carolyn Gustafson, and Robin Podiwiltz.
The above picture was contributed by Jo Davis Ryan.
