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61 Classmate Susanna Hollingsworth Schneck passes away
Susanna K. Schneck passed away on January 24th.,2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on Sept 20th, 1943 to Thomas and Dolly Hollingsworth. On November 24, 1978 she married Larry Schneck at Harris Prairie Church of Christ. She retired from Bayer Corporation as a clerk. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and…
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1961 Classmate Karen A. (Gurka) Gustafson Passes
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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Classmate Ruby Jewel Axsom Sawyer passes away
Ruby Jewel Sawyer of Granger passed away peacefully on Sunday, November15, 2020 at Bell Tower Health and Rehabilitation Center in Granger.IN. She was born on February 7th, 1943 in Elkhart to the late David Sylvester and Jewel (Mahar) Axsom Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, David Axsom, Jr and Thomas…
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
The GREAT EHS Class of 1961 is planning to have their 60th Class reunion on Saturday, August 21st at the Matterhorn Restaurant on Cassopolis Street in Elkhart. Classmate Doris Warren Howard has volunteered to be the chairman. If you would like to help in some way, please contact her at 574-875-8655. Please make sure your…
Classmate David L. Sult passes away
David L. Sult passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Center for Hospice in Mishawaka, IN. David was born July 5, 1943 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Richard and Ardith (Crawford ) Sult. David proudly served his country in the United States Air Force where he retired after 23 years. After retiring,…
1961 Classmate Chuck Bower passes away
Charles ‘Chuck” W. Bower passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct 4th 2020 at his home. He was born on February 9th, 1943 in Elkhart to Betty J. Crofoot and Charles W. Gage. On June 29th, 1962 , he married EHS classmate Connie J. Drudge, his high school sweetheart. She survives along with their children, Charles…
EHS Class of 61 Paver
The EHS Class of 1961 paver is now installed at the Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Many, many thanks to classmate Moe Jacobson for all of his efforts to make it happen…and also to our 1961 classmates that contributed to the funding of the paver. A small group of about 25 to 30 classmates gathered July 29th,…
1961 Classmate Daniel Swisher Passes Away
1961 Classmate Daniel Swisher, 78, passed away at his home in Elkhart. Arrangements are pending at Elkhart Cremations Services. Our condolences to the family.
Wellfield Paver Invitation
1961 Classmate Moe Jacobsen has notified me that our class paver..”Once a Blazer, Always a Blazer” with Mr. B” is being installed. Moe has done a Terrific job spearheading the project…raising money for the paver and being our spokeperson with the Wellfield. Many Thanks to him !!!! He is organizing a class party to view…