Elkhart High School Class of 1961
1961 Classmate Joan Perrin Ivy passed away on Sept 13th, 2022. Her husband, Van Austin Ivy preceded her in death in 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Stacy ( Shaun) Robinson and her son Van Lee Ivy, and two grandchildren. She was employed at Purdue Extension Center as a secretary and an active member…
Janet Ellen Bayes passed away July 6th,2022. Janet was a seamstress, a wonderful baker and an avid NASCAR fan. She loved her pets and going on camping trips. She was a code enforcement officer for over 30 years for the Elkhart Building Dept. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister…
John Andrew Frank passed away on Sunday ,February 27, 2022 at Elkhart General Hospital. John was born on September 30, 1943. He married Paula Close on August 22, 1987 in Grand Haven, Michigan. John honorably served his country in the United States National Guard. He retired as an architect, a career he truly enjoyed. His…
The Class of 1961 has a Class Breakfast on the 4th Thursday of every month ( with the exception of November (Thanksgiving ) and December ( Christmas) at Perkins Restaurant on Cassopolis Street. It gives classmates a chance to stay in touch with each other and catch up on classmate news. Spouses, relatives, guests, etc….
Terry Taylor of Elkhart passed away January 6th , 2022 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. He was born April 3, 1943 in Elkhart, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Cinnann, also a 1961 clqssmate and a daughter-in-law, Susan Taylor. Surviving are three children, Mark Taylor, Kim (Don Hilligoss) and…
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….
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…
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…