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Classmate Tony Iemma Passes

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 By Dave Ferling

Anthony J. Iemma, 82, of Elkhart, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born January 21, 1943, in Elkhart to the late Dominic J. and Lillian M. (Russo) Iemma. Also preceding him in death are a sister, Mary Sue Whittaker and a brother, Samuel Iemma. On July 24, 1965,…

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Posted on December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 By Dave Ferling

I wish all of our classmates a Safe Happy Holiday season. May all of you have good health for the New Year. Dave

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Classmate Bridgett McDermott Gorman Passes.

Posted on December 11, 2024December 11, 2024 By Dave Ferling

Bridgett passed 7/7/2024. Bridgett, reportedly, had been in ill health for a while. There has not been an obit done yet. As soon as one is done by the family, I will post.

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Posted on November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 By Dave Ferling

May your Thanksgiving be warm, friendly and plentiful !! As a reminder, this site is not just for obits. If you have an Anniversary or other event you want to share, let us know. Have a great day!

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Classmate Pam Wells Beam Passes Dec. 30, 2020

Posted on September 1, 2024September 2, 2024 By Dave Ferling

Pamela Wells Beam, 77, South Bend, formerly of Warsaw, passed away Dec. 30, 2020, at St. Joe Regional Medical Center, in South Bend. She was born April 3rd, 1943, in Elkhart to Ruby and Leonard Wells.  Pam graduated from Elkhart High School in 1961.  She attended Indiana University in Bloomington and Indiana University in South…

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Classmate James Neal “Jelly” Jellison Passes

Posted on May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 By Dave Ferling

May 27, 1943 ~ March 31, 2024 (age 80) James Neal “Jelly” Jellison, 80, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Easter Morning, March 31, 2024 at 3:33 am while convalescing at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkhart. He was born in Elkhart on May 27, 1943 to the late Wavelyn D….

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Classmate Roberta “Bobbie” (Ocker) Taylor Passes

Posted on May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 By Dave Ferling 1 Comment on Classmate Roberta “Bobbie” (Ocker) Taylor Passes

September 3, 1943 ~ December 8, 2023 (age 80) Roberta Jeanne Taylor, lovingly and professionally known as Bobbie, died December 8, 2023, in Houston, TX, at age 80. Bobbie’s health had steadily declined after she suffered a stroke in July of 2020. She is survived by her son Geoff Fieldbinder, daughter Lara Fieldbinder, and granddaughter Frances Steen….

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Classmate Susan Wilcox Deuel Stoner passes away .

Posted on April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 By Ellen Turnock 1 Comment on Classmate Susan Wilcox Deuel Stoner passes away .

SusanWilcox Deuel Stoner passed away April 20, 2024 Susan was preceded in Death by her husband Devoe Stoner and a son Marc. She is survived by a son Todd and 5 grandchildren., a sister, Barbara Jones, a daughter-in-law Katie Deuel, in Bristol, IN and a previous husband, Larry Deuel. Our condolences to the family.

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1961 Classmate Ronald D. Bale Passes away

Posted on February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 By Ellen Turnock 3 Comments on 1961 Classmate Ronald D. Bale Passes away

1961 classmate Ron Bale passed away in Orange Park Florida on February 8th,2024 Ron loved family time ,wood carving , his horses and golf. He would tell you the most important things to him were God, family and friends. Ron is survived by his wife , Gale Hatfield Bale..also a member of the class of…

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING !

Posted on November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 By Dave Ferling 4 Comments on HAPPY THANKSGIVING !

Classmates, Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving.

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