Mishawaka High School - Class of 1980



The Class of 1980 met for our 45th Class Reunion on September 27, 2025 at the Morris Park Country Club in South Bend from 5:00-11:00 PM.
Friends were invited as well and a wonderful time was had by all who could attend.


A pre-reunion gathering was held the night before the reunion at Barnaby's pizza on Grape Road in Mishawaka with a sizeable tournout.
It was a great opportunity to catch up with some of our classmates who could not attend the reunion itself.

A golf outing was held prior to the reunion at Eberhart-Petro Municipal Golf Course and, although we had a modest tournout, it was a lot of fun.


2023 - The Class of 1980 met for a "Birthday Bash" at the DeAmicis Italian Club in Mishawaka on July 29, 2023 to celebrate those of us turning 61 (or so).
Everyone was welcome, even if they didn't graduate with the class of 1980.
There was also a golf outing held on the morning after at Eberhart-Petro Municipal Golf Course .

2022 - The MHS Class of 1980 met for a "Birthday Party" at the Ironhand Wine Bar in South Bend on June 3, 2022 7:00 PM to celebrate those of us turning 60 years old(or so).
Everyone was welcome, and a good time was had by all who could attend.

2020 - The MHS Class of 1980 40-Year Reunion
A gathering of the Class of 1980 was scheduled to be held as a picnic at Rose Park in Mishawaka, however, uncertainty in the COVID-19 pandemic forced the event to be cancelled.

2015 - The MHS Class of 1980 35-Year Reunion
A gathering of the Mishawaka High School Class of 1980 was held on the weekend of June 27, 2015.
Friday, June 26, 2015: Pre-Reunion Mixer at The Little Black Dog Tavern in the 100 Center had a good turnout.
Saturday, June 27, 2015: Lunch at Doc Pierce's hosted by Steve Denman saw about 25 classmates attending.
Celebrations Unlimited, 410 S. Laurel Street, Mishawaka - Cocktail Hour started at 6:00 PM and was followed by dinner at 7:00.

2010 - The MHS Class of 1980 30-Year Reunion
A gathering of the Class of 1980 was held at Celebrations Unlimited on South Laurel Street in Mishawaka.
To download a pdf copy of the booklet from the reunion, click here.
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2005 - The MHS Class of 1980 25-Year Reunion
A gathering of the Class of 1980 was held at the Mishawaka FOP Lodge #91 on East 12th Street in Mishawaka.
To download a pdf copy of the slideshow from the reunion, click here.
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2000 - The MHS Class of 1980 20-Year Reunion
A gathering of the Class of 1980 was held at the Mishawaka FOP Lodge #91 on East 12th Street in Mishawaka.
A class booklet including contact information for alumni was created for the 20th reunion attendees.

1995 - The MHS Class of 1980 15-Year Reunion
A gathering of the Class of 1980 was held at the Knollwood Country Club on Adams Rd in Granger, IN.

1990 - The MHS Class of 1980 10-Year Reunion
A gathering of the Class of 1980 was held at the Ramada Inn in Roseland, IN.
The Roseland Ramada Inn was torn down several years ago to make way for fast food restaurants and an economy motel.

1985 - The MHS Class of 1980 5-Year Reunion
A gathering of the Class of 1980 was held at the Mishawaka VFW Post 360 on East Jefferson Blvd.
We were treated to a corn and sausage roast while we caught up with our friends.

M.H.S. Class Roster - To view a re-creation of the official M.H.S. commencement program from June 4, 1980 - Click here


Alumni on the World-Wide-Web
Steve Chamberlin - After 21 years at C.G. Schmidt in Milwaukee, Steve has his own construction consulting company: The Chamberlin Group LLC.
Karen Furore Grau - After working for Indiana Governor Evan Bayh, Karen has an award-winning production company called Calamari Productions.
Tom Schultz - Tom is an attorney and co-owner at the Law Firm of Schultz & Pogue, LLP in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Joy Lynn White - Joy is a singer/songwriter and a major recording artist who has released six albums. She resides in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Deceased Alumni and Classmates*
Christine (Allen) Baucher   1962 - 2020 [] David P. Holmes   1961 - 2017 [] Debbie Rospopo-Cossey   1961 - 2022 []
Christopher Allison   1961 - 2005 Tim Jester   1962 - 2020 [] Jerry Russ  
Richard Arnold   1961 - 1986 [] Greg Krakoske   1962 - 2005 Scott Salyers   1962 - 1987 []
Mike Barbera   1961 - 1998 [] Tony Krege   1961 - 2011 [] Lupita Sanchez  
Peggy (Bradley) Pierce   1961 - 2025 Jerry Lindstrom   1962 - 2020 John Sowell   1961 - 2006
Doug Carrico   1961 - 2007 Dale A. Long   1960 - 2022 [] Jerry Stockton  
Charlie Drake   1961 - 1990 Doug Magnuson   1960 - 1996 Judy Strantz   1961 - 2011
Andy Egendoerfer   1961 - 2005 [] Pat Manuel   1961 - 2018 [] John Tolley   1961 - 2015 []
Daniel Erickson   1962 - 2016 [] Gina McDonald   1962 - 2015 [] Denise (Travers) Howell   1962 - 2023
Tammy (Ford) Hardin   1961 - 2007 []   Scott Morrow   1962 - 2023 Jeff Wilder   1961 - 2007 []
Teresa (Gorny) Grill   1961 - 1996 [] Bruce Nickles   1961 - 2022 Maria (Wilhelm) Waska   1962 - 2013 []
Scott H. Grabner   1962 - 2013 [] Michael Obrien   1962 - 2022 Janet Wilson   1961? - 1998
James (Jim) Grise   1962 - 2015 [] Donald Pickett   1961 - 2023 Michael Woodford   1961 - 2014 []
Greg Hall   1960 - 2003 Gregory Reynolds   1961 - 2019 [] Brent Woodworth   1962 - 2013
* [†] indicates a link to an online memorial on www.findagrave.com.  For more information please contact the St. Joseph County Public Library. The library keeps a microfilm record of all death notices from the South Bend Tribune and Elkhart Truth newspapers. For areas outside St. Joseph County, try an obituary search engine, such as Ancestor Hunt.com or Legacy.com. Please send additions or corrections to the email address at the bottom of this page. Thank you.

Other MHS Alumni Class Sites:

MHS Alumni Home

Reunion Related Sites:
Mishawaka High School - The Official School City Site
Classmates.com - High School Alumni Database

Other Mishawaka-Related links:
City of Mishawaka - Official Mishawaka Site
Mishawaka, Colorado - Yes there is another Mishawaka in the US! I've been there and it's gorgeous (no pun intended).

Old Yearbooks might be available:
Lost your Miskodeed over the years? Chances are you can get another Misko.  Many years are available and there is no cost for the copy if you are an alum. Contact Heidi Steinhauer-Peebles at 574-254-4523 or mhs-alumni@mishawaka.k12.in.us for more information:


Unofficial Endorsements
The Mishawaka High School Class of 1980 unofficially endorses (and patronizes) these fine landmark establishments:
Doc Pierce's
Hacienda Mexican Restaurants
Luigi's Pizza
Rossini's Pizza

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