Elkhart High School Class of 1961
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
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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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…
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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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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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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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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