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Tom and Sandy Mathis celebrate 60th wedding

Posted on October 2, 2023November 21, 2023 By Ellen Turnock

1961 Classmates Tom and Sandy Lyon Mathis recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their family and friends in the Pocono Mountains. Their three children, Christy Fulton, Julie Wood and Tommy Mathis arranged the family get together along with the couples grandchildren and great grand daughter. Their wedding took place in Elkhart on August 10th,…

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William Ray “Bill” Edwards

Posted on September 27, 2023November 21, 2023 By Ellen Turnock

April 6, 1943 – August 30, 2023 ELKHART- William Ray “Bill” Edwards, 80, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday August 30, 2023, at Greenleaf Health Campus in Elkhart.  Bill was born April 6, 1943, in Elkhart, Indiana to Fred R. & Bettie (Kleckner) Edwards.      On July 25, 1964, he married Sherry D. Shanholt.  She preceded…

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Otis R. Irving

Posted on August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 By Ellen Turnock

. Otis R. Irving, beloved crossing guard passed away August 14,2023. He was married to the former Dana Danzy. Otis enlisted in the United States Army during the Vietnam and received an honorable dischqrge for his service.He was employed for over 38 yeqrs atBayer, formerly Miles Inc. as a production worker in the citrus department….

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Celebration of Life for Jeffrey Drummond

Posted on July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 By Dave Ferling

A Celebration of Life for Classmate Jeffrey Drummond will be held this Saturday, July 22nd 1-4pm at Billings Funeral Home, 821 Baldwin St, Elkhart. This is a casual event for family and ’61 classmates to gather and celebrate Jeff’s life. Our condolences to Carol and family. We’ll miss you, Jeff.

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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 ! Featured

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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1961 Classmate Dennis Foster passes away

Posted on January 3, 2023March 9, 2023 By Ellen Turnock

Dennis Ray Foster, 79 passed away in his sleep at home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. A celebration of life will be held in Elkhart, IN at a later date. Denny played basketball at EHS and later played at Colorado State University where he received a degree in Physical Education. He was a successful boys…

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