Elkhart ’61 Blog
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     EHS 1961 alum Joan Trindle Stiver has written a book  for children entitled "A Door in the Floor : An Underground Railroad Adventure "   The story is based on local history about the Underground Railroad.   She debuted the book recently at  Authors and Artists Day at the Elkhart County Historical museum in Bristol.   On Saturday, March 15th,  The Elkhart Truth printed a picture and article which can be read online at www.eTruth.com  .  More information can also be found on Joan’s web site www.joanstiver.com  .

       Joan retired from the Northridge School System in 2005 where she taught 2nd and 4th grades.  She is married to another EHS ’61 alum, Jim Stiver.  They make their home  in Middlebury, Indiana.

Top Row: Rosemary Trotter, Ann Prugh, Ruth Ann Kennell, Joan Trindle

Middle Row: Unknown, Susie Sherman, Patty Johnson, Jolene Moore, Unknown, Unknown

Bottom Row: Nancy Schlabach, Unknown, Gene Trindle, Carol Perry, Janet Myers

Jim Stiver, Joan Trindle Stiver, Vicki Glick, John Perry.

The above photos were furnished by Joan Trindle Stiver

         The class of  ’61 lost another member on October 10th, 2007.  Steve Bell passed away in Elkhart after a long struggle with cancer and diabetes.  After graduating in 1961, Steve had attended Tulane University,  the University of Hawaii, and IUSB.  He was a US Army veteran who served in Vietnam.

        He is survived by his mother, one son , one daughter and one granddaughter.   Our sincere condolences go to the family.

              The Class of ’61 has lost two members in the last several days.

             Judith A. Luke Coelho passed away on Sunday, Sept. 2nd, 2007 at home .  Judy  was employed at CTS for 46 years.     She is survived by a daughter and a son, four grandchildren, and three sisters.     

            John M. Schlamersdorf  died Tuesday, Sept 4th, 2007.  John was a graduate of Purdue School of Engineering and was employed at Bayer Corporation,  formerly Miles Laboratories.  He is survived by his wife, Dawn, one daughter, two sons, and seven grandchildren.

          Our condolences go out to both families.

1st Row:  Tom Lehman, Bill Himebaugh, Eddie Bertrand ,  2nd Row: Scott Trotter, unknown, unknown, unknown,Marva Held, Patty Eads, CinnAnn Freel,  3rd Row: Allen Fisher, unknown, Judy Yoder, Ruth Ann Murray, Joyce Stewert, Barbara Brandchick,  Back Row, John Sailor, Owen Weldy, Tom Mathis, Ellen Chrispyn, Ruth Ann Kennell, unknown, unknown.

       Do any of these people look familar ????

        1st row:  Darla Divietro, Judy Simonson, Rev. Carl Benander,  Frank Cummins, Stephen Williams, Sandra Cooper

       2nd row: Julie Reno, Karen Strom, Diane Hangartner, Frank Rupe, Richard Nelson

        3rd row: Karen Achberger, Jean Swanson, Heidi Teuscher, Eric Ernst, Gordon Fletcher, James Pettit, Gary Soos

                                    Five Mary Daly 6th grade classmates dressed in International finery.  

From left to right:  Michele Schmalzried, Judy Sorg, Dee Pliskin, Judy McQueen, & Heidi Teuscher                                                                                               

 The above photos were provided by Heidi Teuscher Paston

The above photo appeared in the Elkhart Truth in June, 1991.