Lesley Metts, NP
John Bulger, MD, Kyla Schreck, NP
Roger Farris, NP
November 5 Jude Montgomery Cloud Nov. 10 Becky Reimbold
NATALIE’S DAYCARE: Loving mother that has been taking care of children for over 20 years. Preschool activities and meals provided. Ages infants-12 yrs. Full & part time care available. Please call 574-540-3228 ...........................................47B
FOR SALE: Pickup truck toppers, tonneau covers, bed liners, step bars, full line of accessories in stock. Joe’s Mobile Home & RV Supply, Buffalo, IN, Call 574-2787625. Closed Thurs. & Sun. EST ...........................................45B
FOR SALE: Flexsteel sofa, loveseat and rocker-all reclining, navy leather, $800. Excellent condition. Please call 219-205-2225 & leave message if interested. ..................................................45
7am-10am
Denham Freewill Baptist Church at Church Fellowship Hall
Serving: Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Bacon, Eggs, & Fried Apples
North Judson-San Pierre Knights of Columbus #12486 along with The Christian Ladies & St. Vincent dePaul Society
Saturday, November 8 Doors Open @ 4pm Knox
Starke County Retired Teachers will meet
Wednesday, Nov. 19th, 2025, at 12:00 noon at the Country Kettle Restaurant in Knox. Program: Megan Hammond
(Area author of My Life with Asperger’s and The Happy Mom Handbook: Empowering Moms to Createa Life They Love, Inside and Outside the Home) All retired teachers welcome!
@ SS Cyril & Methodius Church Sunday, Nov. 9th 11 am till sold out
DRIVE THRU CARRY OUTS ONLY! All Tickets $15 Proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund
Magical Christmas Bazaar
All proceeds will benefit Kid’s Closet Ministry
Fri. Nov. 7 from 9-5
Sat. Nov. 8 from 9-1
North Judson Methodist Church Fellowship Hall @ 210 Central Ave.
We will have: Craft supplies Handmade Crafts, Florals, Jewelry, Gifts, Christmas Decorations, Bake Sale, Silent Auction & Children’s Under $5 Gift Table
Refreshments will be served: Coffee, Hot Cocoa, Apple Cider Only Checks & Cash Accepted Everyone Welcome!
Fri. Nov. 7 8-3 Sat. Nov. 8 8-12
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Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 1600 S Heaton, Knox 574-772-4186
Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 27th 11am-1pm Everyone Invited!
MIKE’S LAWNMOWING & Repair - It’s Fall! I do lawnmower repairs at your home. Yard mowing, yard clean up, powerwashing, tree cutting & trimming bushes. I am also doing junk removal-houses, pole barns, garages & basements. Call for price. Also free scrap removal and snow removal in the winter. Call 219-510-7356
INFANT PAUL EUGENE BAUMAN V
STAR CITY, IN - Infant Paul Eugene Bauman V was born on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, IN.
Although his time on Earth was short, his life brought great joy to many. He will always be loved by his parents, Paul Eugene Bauman IV and Madison L. Arvin of Star City, IN.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, November 7 from 5-7 PM EST at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN. Memorials may be made to Paul Eugene Bauman IV and Madison L. Arvin.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
DONALD G. DOMMER
WINAMAC, IN - Donald G. “Don” Dommer, 93, died Monday, October 27, 2025 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Winamac. He was born on February 22, 1932 in Denham, IN to the late Otto L. and Mollie E. (Henning) Dommer. On August 15, 1953, in Winamac, he married Hannah M. Garling.
Don was a veteran of the US Army, having served at Ft. Knox, KY where he served in the Honor Guard and Color Guard with the US Army 3rd Armored Division. with the IUOE Local #150. For many years, Don was an avid HAM Radio operator “N9IDL”. He was a talented woodworker, who blessed many with his creations. Don enjoyed finding bargains at garage sales. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Hannah, one daughter, Kim Goodridge of Kokomo, Indiana, one son, Mark (Jodie) Dommer of Winamac, seven grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one sister, Mary Abbott of Winamac. He was preceded in death by siblings: August Dommer, Walter Dommer, Helen Berg, Thelma Weldy, Velma Kasten, Harold Dommer, Mable Hankey, Henry Dommer, Marcella Hoffman, Richard Dommer and his twin, Rev. Ronald Dommer, Graveside Services were held Monday, November 3 in Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac. Memorials may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church or Winamac VFW Post #1728. Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
PHYLLIS BATHKE
MEDARYVILLE, IN - Phyllis Bathke, 77, died Friday, October 31, 2025 at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville, Indiana following a brave battle with cancer. She was born on January 12, 1948 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Robert C. and Alma L. (Linback) Ewing. On November 28, 1970, She married Theodore M. “Ted” Smolek in Winamac, Indiana. Ted was killed in a plane crash on November 16, 1973 in Ft. Morgan, Colorado. On July 17, 1982, she married Arden Bathke
Phyllis graduated from Winamac High School in 1966 and went to work as a telephone operator in Lafayette, Indiana. She was an active member of St. John Church, serving as church secretary and teaching Sunday School. She was a devoted farm wife and enjoyed family gatherings. Phyllis was outgoing and kind to everyone she met. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband, Arden, three grandchildren, one great grandson, three brothers: Robert L. (Peggy) Ewing, Inman, South Carolina, David (Carol) Ewing, Monticello, Indiana and Daniel Ewing, Lafayette and one sister, Virginia Ewing, Dayton, Indiana. She was preceded in death by: one son, Kurt N. Smolek, one infant daughter, Lisa Alexandria Bathke and one sister Beverly Steele. Visitation will be from 3-8 PM EST Wednesday, November 5, at Frain Mortuary. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM EST Thursday, November 6, at St. John Church in Medaryville, Indiana with Rev. Curtis Bond officiating. Burial will take place at St. John Cemetery in Medaryville. Memorials may be made to St. John Church. Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Medaryville.
