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Author: Dave Ferling

1961 Classmate Jeffrey Drummond Passes

Posted on June 24, 2023June 25, 2023 By Dave Ferling

Jeffrey C. Drummond, 80, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 22, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1942 in Elkhart to the late Delford J. and Florence M. (Stout) Drummond. On March 20, 1993 in Elkhart, Jeff married his best friend Carol A. Hummel. Surviving is his wife of…

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Celebration of Life for Dennis Foster

Posted on May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 By Dave Ferling
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Classmate David Edward Mount Passes Away

Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 By Dave Ferling

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Mount on April 20, 2023 at the age 80 while at his home in Marco Island, FL. He and his wife, Mary Ellen, wintered in the 4000 Riviera building, in Hideaway, Marco Island, Florida since 1997 and summered on Diamond Lake in Cassopolis,…

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1961 Classmate John Michael Perry, Ph.D. passes away.

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 By Dave Ferling 2 Comments on 1961 Classmate John Michael Perry, Ph.D. passes away.

August 23, 1943 – February 15, 2023 John Michael Perry, Ph.D., age 79 years, of Hillsborough Township, NJ, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Foothill Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Hillsborough Township, NJ. Born on August 23, 1943, in Tuscola, IL, son of the late J.C. and Lois Seip Perry, John grew up…

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Updated EHS ’61 Blog site. Welcome !

Posted on March 5, 2023April 1, 2025 By Dave Ferling 5 Comments on Updated EHS ’61 Blog site. Welcome !

If you have re-subscribed to this version, ignore this message. This is the current mobile device capable theme EHS Blog layout and the subscriber feed Follow-It. If you were on the old Google blog site and haven’t re-subscribed, You will now need to re-subscribe to the site so that new posts will be sent to…

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Classmates in Florida & Hurricane Ian.

Posted on November 5, 2022November 7, 2022 By Dave Ferling

I took a survey of our EHS classmates, some of my friends and relatives in Florida to see how they fared from Hurricane Ian. Depending on where they lived in reference to the on-shore path of Ian, is how well they did. To most in the hurricane area, lost power for 3-6 days. Some, like…

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More 60th Reunion Photos

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 By Dave Ferling

Here are some more photos sent by Doris Howard taken by Chris Warren at the Friday gathering at the High Dive Pavilion. For a PDF of these photos click here: https://www.elkhart61.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/60th-Warren-Pics1.pdf https://www.elkhart61.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/60th-Warren-Pics1.pdf

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60th Reunion

Posted on September 6, 2021September 20, 2021 By Dave Ferling

The 60th Reunion went off well. Many thanks to Doris Howard, Judy Hardy, the rest of the committee and Ellen and Buzz Turnock for registration duties. While we had many in attendance, there were many local area classmates that were not there. You missed out ! We even had an Elvis imitator for entertainment singing…

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Remember: Class of 1961 60th reunion

Posted on July 17, 2021 By Dave Ferling 1 Comment on Remember: Class of 1961 60th reunion

Classmates, it would be good to hear from more of you that you are coming to the Reunion. Many of us are coming from long distances, so if you’re in the Michiana area, get with it ! We plan to have fun and it will be great to see you. Contact: Doris Howard 574-875-8655 or…

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1961 Classmate Karen A. (Gurka) Gustafson Passes

Posted on November 28, 2020 By Dave Ferling

October 27, 1942 ~ November 26, 2020 (age 78) Karen A. Gustafson, age 78, of Bristol, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on November 26, 2020. Karen was born on October 27, 1942 in Elkhart to Edward and Garnet Gurka. She married Elwood “Woody” Gustafson on November 25, 1961 at Augustana Lutheran…

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