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Jeri Reed-Rider passes away

Posted on December 14, 2021 By Ellen Turnock

Jeri Reed-Rider passed away on Thursday, December 9th at home in Elkhart. She married Rick Rider in 2205 in Las vegas, Neveda. He survives along with her two daughters..both of Elkhart , Kellie Kyle and Kristie (Patrick) Rosenogle, both of Elkhart. Also, two siblings ,Gloria Thorton of Naples, Florida and Kenny (Judy) Roscoe of Elkhart….

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Classmate Robert Bozzo passes away

Posted on December 10, 2021 By Ellen Turnock

Bob Bozzo of Rochester ,Indiana passed away Sept. 11th, 2021 at his home. He was born in Elkhart and shared his childhood with two sisters, Josephine and Elizabeth and a brother Jerry. After graduating from Elkhart High School, he continued his education at Butler University. Bob married the love of his life , Anna Marie…

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More 60th Reunion Photos

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 By Dave Ferling

Here are some more photos sent by Doris Howard taken by Chris Warren at the Friday gathering at the High Dive Pavilion. For a PDF of these photos click here: https://www.elkhart61.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/60th-Warren-Pics1.pdf https://www.elkhart61.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/60th-Warren-Pics1.pdf

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1961 classmate Marjorie A. Wise Cripe passes away

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 By Ellen Turnock

1961 classmate Marjorie Wise Cripe, 78 of Ocala, Florida passed away on Sunday, Sept 12, 2021 at The Bradley House for hospice care in Summerfield, Florida. Marjorie died from complications of dementia. Marjorie was born on August 9th, 1943 in Elkhart, IN to Harvey and Mildred Wise. Marjorie married Gerry D, Cripe on June 10th…

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60th Reunion

Posted on September 6, 2021September 20, 2021 By Dave Ferling

The 60th Reunion went off well. Many thanks to Doris Howard, Judy Hardy, the rest of the committee and Ellen and Buzz Turnock for registration duties. While we had many in attendance, there were many local area classmates that were not there. You missed out ! We even had an Elvis imitator for entertainment singing…

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Remember: Class of 1961 60th reunion

Posted on July 17, 2021 By Dave Ferling 1 Comment on Remember: Class of 1961 60th reunion

Classmates, it would be good to hear from more of you that you are coming to the Reunion. Many of us are coming from long distances, so if you’re in the Michiana area, get with it ! We plan to have fun and it will be great to see you. Contact: Doris Howard 574-875-8655 or…

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1961 Classmate Janet Sue (Surls) Shrock passes away

Posted on July 8, 2021 By Ellen Turnock

Janet S. Shrock, 78 of Elkhart died Saturday, July 3,2021 at her home. She was born December 14th, 1942 in Elkhart to the late Robert and Ethel ( King) Surls. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bill Surls. She is survived by her husband Fred Schrock of Elkhart, two daughters:…

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Classmate John D. Gilliam passes away

Posted on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 By Ellen Turnock
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EHS 1961 classmate Hannah Yvonne Rose passes away

Posted on April 13, 2021 By Ellen Turnock

EHS Class of 1961 member, Mrs. Hannah Yvonne Rose, 77, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 2:08 pm at Golden Living Center in Elkhart following an extended illness. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 13, 1943 and married Myron D. Rose on August 27, 1960 in Elkhart. He…

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50th wedding anniversary!!

Posted on February 1, 2021 By Ellen Turnock
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