Elkhart High School Class of 1961
. 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….
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.
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…
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,…
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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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…
Mary Ann Ferro passed away on December 27th, 2022 at Hubbard Hill Estates in Elkhart. She was preceded in death by her husband George Becker. Mary Ann attended Ball State University after graduation from EHS and graduated with a degree in nursing from Ivy Tech. Prior to her retirement, she managed several assisted living facilities…
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…