Elkhart High School Class of 1961
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…
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
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…
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…
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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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,…