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Dale G. Crawford passes away

Posted on January 26, 2017 By Ellen Turnock

1961 Classmate Dale Crawford passed away January 20,  2017 at his home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.   Surviving are his son, Mike ( Angee ) Crawford, 3 grand-daughters , 1 great grand-daughter and a brother Steven Crawford, all of Elkhart.  Another brother James ( Judith ) Crawford survives in Goshen. In accordance with his wishes, no…

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Classmate Ann Wenzel passes away

Posted on September 11, 2016September 11, 2016 By Ellen Turnock

 Catherine “Ann” Wenzel, 73, of Elkhart, died Thursday, Sept. 8, at home.  Ann was born July 19, 1943, in Boston, to Joseph Wilfred Wenzel and Katheryn Theresa Landers. Her adopted parents, Paul J. and Margaret Wenzel, brought her up in Elkhart.  Ann is survived by a son, Ryan Wenzel of Elkhart; a sister, Catherine Wenzel of…

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55th Reunion Pictures

Posted on August 16, 2016August 26, 2016 By Ellen Turnock

  Denny Lyon, Don Padgett, Vince Papa, Ron Padgett, Robin Podawiltz, Max Friedhauer, and Devon Garberick having a great time.     Jeanne Joseph presenting Max Friedhaurer the picture of the “old” Elkhart High School that he won in a drawing….and Max presenting Jeanne with a medal. Photos provided by Max     Barbara Hewitt O’Neel,…

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Letter from 1961 Classmate Diane Maas

Posted on July 26, 2016 By Ellen Turnock

“Diane (Maas) & Patrice Ficarelli would dearly love to attend the class reunion again this year, like we did in 2011, but instead we will be going to a family reunion at Rocky Mountain National Park for two weeks starting July 31st.  Diane’s sister & brother-in-law, Elaine (Maas) & David Miller, both EHS class of…

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Celebration of the life of Marva Held Ittner

Posted on July 16, 2016July 16, 2016 By Ellen Turnock

There will be a celebration of life for 1961 Classmate Marva  Held  Ittner on Saturday, August 13, 2016.  Our sincere condolences to Marva’s family  

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Carolyn Diman Rieman passed away 9/4/2015

Posted on July 1, 2016 By Ellen Turnock

In searching for lost classmates,  this item was found on facebook.  Our condolences to the family. IN MEMORY OF CAROLYN DIMAN RIEMANN Sadly, our dearest Carolyn Diman Riemann lost her courageous battle with cancer. She yielded her spirit to its benevolent author at 7:55 am on (Friday) the 4th of September, 2015   She was beautiful, generous, and kind…

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1961 Classmate Robert ” Bob” Moyer passes away

Posted on June 26, 2016June 26, 2016 By Ellen Turnock

TUCSON, Ariz. — Robert “Bob” Moyer, 72, of Tucson, passed away Saturday, June 18.  Bob was born Sept. 13, 1943, in Elkhart, to Ike and Marty Moyer. He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1961. Moyer, Robert (Photo supplied) Bob was an expert in air pollution control in the NJ-PA area for 30 years. He…

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1961 Classmate David Stephey passes away

Posted on June 20, 2016 By Ellen Turnock

  Pastor David H. Stephey, 73, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. Born in Elkhart, Indiana, David earned his Bachelor in Divinity from Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. David’s first passion was to be a servant of God and to serve his church family. Pastor David started…

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Ron and Phyllis Wolschlager -50th Wedding Anniversary

Posted on May 29, 2016 By Ellen Turnock

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EHS 1961 Classmate Marva Jane Held Ittner passes away

Posted on May 16, 2016 By Ellen Turnock

Marva Jane Held Ittner died on Saturday morning, May 7th, at her home in Skandia. She was the beloved wife of Robert and the cherished mother of Gary, Carol, and Kris. Marva was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, on November 24, 1943, to Betty and Marvin Held. The family settled in Elkhart, Indiana, and Marva spent…

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