Mattie Lou Coats Brunner, class of 1938, died August 1, 2021 in Fort Wayne. Mattie Lou married Norman Brunner in 1941 and they raised their two sons on Carroll Road in a house they built. She worked at GE for many years including the years Norman was serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. She was a faithful member of the Fort Wayne First Assembly of God Church, founded by her parents. She was the oldest living member at 101. Mattie Lou enjoyed following the sports activities of her sons and grandchildren. She is survived by her two sons, Tom and John; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Calvin C. Rose, class of 1942, passed away June 16, 2021 at Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties, Middletown, OH. Calvin received a B.S. degree in Business Administration at Northwestern University in 1946. He joined his father in business at the Carl Rose Jewelry Store in Fort Wayne. After retiring from the jewelry store, Calvin worked in real estate and volunteered at Parkview Hospital. In 2013 he received the President’s Call to Service Award and continued to volunteer until he was 95 years old. He enjoyed watching and attending games, particularly the Chicago… Read More
Paul W. Rider, class of 1938, died February 11, 2021. Paul graduated from Indiana Business College and worked as a bookkeeper for Bowser Pumps until serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. After his discharge, he and his father opened Riders’ Market for the next 37 years. Paul then went into banking. He volunteered for many organizations and through age 99, he coordinated Lions’ eye screenings for over 1,000 preschool children annually. Paul is survived by his two daughters; seven step-children; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Clifford F. Ostermeyer, class of 1941, passed away February 16. In 2004 he received a Distinguished Alumni Award from South Side. He leaves behind his children, Clifford C. Ostermeyer’72, Tina Ostermeyer’79, Tessa O. Ward ’81, and Curtis Ostermeyer’83. Cliff also has four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mary “Clara” Squires Knox, class of 1942, died January 15, 2021. Clara treasured her family and their many trips and get-togethers. She had an active social life and volunteered for 35 years at Lutheran Hospital. Survivors include her children, Colleen Hinton, James and Donald Knox; three grandchildren; and nine-great-grandchildren. Patricia Harnish Hormann, class of 1943, passed away March 21, 2021. Pat was the business manager at Lutheran Hospital… Read More
South Side Athletics is hosting a Golf Outing on September 25, 2021 as a fundraiser for all of our teams. We will be playing at Foster Park Golf Course, with a 1 pm shotgun start using Florida Scramble (aka best ball) rules. Attached is the registration form for teams, and also ways to get businesses or companies involved to support our teams even more. If you don’t think golfing is for you, but have a business or company contact that would be interested in being a sponsor please give them my contact information from below and send me their contact information. Thanks in advance for any support you give! Torrey Curry
Natalya Barron Allen Sheldon Scholarship $6,800 Architecture Isaac Combs Jennifer Manth Scholarship I $2,500 Biochemistry Jasney Combs The Golden Scholarship $2,000 Pre-Med Keaton Grider Toy Hansen Family Scholarship $2,000 Business Samuel Heller Graham 2yr Technical School $2,200 Industrial Maintenance Carlos Juarez Graham 4 year College Scholarship $2,200 Computer Engineering Shelby Lindley Jennifer Manth Scholarship II $2,500 Environmental Engineering Jenna Moor General Endowment $2,000 Environmental Studies Jose Nino Ron Holmes Scholarship $2,000 Mechanical Engineering Angela Oliver Spencer Jane Langdon Award $2,000 Unknown Matthew Thurber Jack Weicker Scholarship $2,000 Engineering Jasmine Yoder Lowell S. Coats Scholarship $2,000 Architecture Total Awards for 2021 $30,200
Ruth Redding Stoll, class of 1934, died December 31, 2020. Ruth worked for Archway Bakery and Hickory Farms. She was a volunteer at Lutheran Hospital, Visiting Nurse Hospice and Parkview Gift Shop. Surviving is her daughter, Nancy Bartol; daughter-in-law Carol Stoll Bruick; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Martha Crum Karst, class of 1938, passed away November 28, 2020. She retired in 1985 after 21 years working for School City of Mishawaka as a secretary for Twin Branch School. Martha is survived by her daughters, Gail Whitehead; Lori Kardell; and Marilou Gilman; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Alexander A. Azar, class of 1940, died December 17, 2020. Alex graduated from IU in three years with a business degree and then joined the U.S. Army to serve during World War II. He started his career by opening a grocery store with his brother, David ’41. However, he is more well known for opening the Azar’s Big Boy Restaurantsin Fort Wayne and then Marriott Hotels throughout the Midwest.He and his late wife, Norma, also raised a family. Survivors include his daughters, Laura Meers’67, Linda Azar ’70; son George,’78; and two grandchildren. Patricia HockerMcNiece, class of 1944, passed away… Read More
On Wednesday November 11, we will dedicate a plaque in the commons honoring Mr. Ron Holmes. Mr. Holmes is truly one of our legends and deserving of this honor. I also plan on giving his family members who will be attendance a book with memories submitted by his former students and staff members. If you have a memory to share with the family about Mr. Holmes please sent it to me to put together for the family. Please send it to [email protected]. I would like it by the end of the day on Tuesday. Please include your year of graduation or years you worked with him.
David M. Roth, class of 1940, died August 27, 2020. Dave participated in many sports while at South Side including the mile relay team which broke the school record in 1940. He was awarded the Kenworthy Trophy for Outstanding Sportsmanship in varsity athletics and was a member of the All-City Football team. Later Dave received the Distinguished Alumni Award. During WWII, Dave served in the Pacific as a naval officer on a seagoing amphibious ship that participated in six island invasions. His ship was the first to land in the Okinawa Campaign and thought to be the first U.S. ship to land on Japanese soil. After returning from military service, he married Margaret Harrod ’41 and they were together 72 years until her death in 2019. Dave also attended college earning a B.S. degree in Business Administration. He had a successful career in real estate. Dave also found time to be active in many community organizations during his lifetime. Dave is survived by sons, Greg and John; daughters, Sharon Wartenbe and Kathy Golm; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. David H. Bastian, class of 1942, passed away April 19, 2020. After graduating from South Side he went to work at G.E.… Read More
Thanks to the generosity of our South Side Family of Alumni and Friends, we are honored to announce the 12 recipients of the 2020 South Side High School Alumni Association/Foundation Scholarships totaling $29,600. These amazing students have demonstrated a work ethic that has made them outstanding candidates for these Awards, and have shown that they will use their knowledge and education to continue to strive for success. Due to the current Covid-19 situation, we were not able to present the Scholarships at an award ceremony, where they would have been honored in front of classmates, family and friends. Therefore, we ask that you reach out to these students and offer congratulations, as they certainly deserve them. Due to these circumstances, Scholarship Awards have been mailed to the following outstanding students. We are very proud to be able to contribute to their future endeavors. . Victoria Carrillo – Allen Sheldon Scholarship Initial Award – $3,300 first year, Renewable $3,300 second year to study Nursing at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN Houda Dine – Jennifer Manth I Scholarship – $2,500 to study Human Biology/minor in French or Spanish at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN Yori Finley – Graham… Read More
Jeanette Harlan Lohse, class of 1935, died January 28, 2020. She taught kindergarten for 50 years, retiring from East Allen County Schools in 1992. Jeanette was active in various women’s groups at both Plymouth Congregational Church and Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church. She and her husband, Norman, were married for 62 years before his passing in 2005. Jeanette is survived by her sister, Betty Harlan Boldt ’40; two children Joan Weber and Jeff Lohse; five grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren. Doris Rahrer Estep, class of 1936, passed away January 8, 2020. She was an active member of the YMCA and Trinity English Lutheran Church. Doris is survived by her daughter, Trudy Estep Wray ‘62; five grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. Naomi Kline Sutter-McNett, class of 1938, died January 12, 2020. Naomi worked in the knitting mills early on and then later at Magnavox. She was a devoted Christian and member of the North Side Missionary Church. Naomi was talented at crocheting and knitting. She is survived by her children, Jerrold Sutter and Judy Emley; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her sister, Dorothy Kline Meyer ’41. Doris Pritchard Romey, class of 1940, passed away February 24, 2020. She married R. Dale… Read More
POSTPONED- The Veterans Day Breakfast is cancelled due to COVID. It is being re-scheduled for MAY 2022. Watch for Details. As you are aware, we will be celebrating South Side’s Centennial School Year 2021-2022. As part of the festivities, we are planning a Veteran’s Day breakfast, (Nov. 11, 2021) for SSHS Veteran Alumni. The Alumni Office does not have a list of those veterans, so we are asking everyone to provide contact information for any Veteran they might know. Please forward this request to anyone that may be able to provide that information: family, friends, neighbors, etc. Thanks for your help…. Judy