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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 .............................................4B
HOME HEALTH Aide/housekeeper needed in Knox part time. 2 hrs a day, approx. 3 days a week. Please text full name to 574-2074491 ....................................................6
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SHARON K. SMITH ODLE
KNOX, IN - Sharon K. Smith Odle, 80, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born February 16, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Vard E. and Vesta (White) Hooten.
She is survived by two daughters: Cindy Smith and Karen Browning and one son, James Smith, all of Knox, two grandchildren, two great grandchildren, loving stepchildren, two sisters and three brothers. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Don Odle, her second husband, James A. Smith one son, Tim Smith and one daughter, Teresa Sefranske.
Private services were held.
Arrangements were made by M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.
WILLIAM MICHAEL STINEMETZ
WINAMAC, IN - William Michael “Mike” Stinemetz, 61, died Thursday, January 9, 2025, following a short battle with lung cancer. He was born November 28, 1963, in Winamac.
Mike graduated from Winamac High School. He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, cooking and gardening. He is survived by family and friends who loved him and will miss him.
Private burial was in the Riverside Cemetery in Monterey, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, please continue planting a tree in memory of Mike.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
PEGGY J. GRIFFIN
WINAMAC, IN - FORMERLY OF La PORTE, IN - Peggy J. Griffin, 68, died Friday, January 10, 2025 at Northwest Health Hospital in La Porte, Indiana. She was born February 21, 1956 in La Porte, to the late Eugene H. and Elizabeth H. (Vance) Euler. On October 23, 1981, in La Porte, she married Howard Griffin. He died October 21, 2009.
Peggy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially get-togethers with the “ya-ya girls”.
She is survived by one son, Cash W. (Krystyn) Jordon of Elwood, Indiana, one daughter, Rachel J. (Otto) Ritter IV of Winamac, four granddaughters, two brothers: John (Jacqi) Euler and Buddy Beck and four sisters: Claudia (Rob) Simpson, Melody Mills, Lisa (Mark) Hinz and Diane Beck. She was preceded in death by siblings: Lynn Euler and Della Thompson. No services will be held at this time. Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
BOB FRITZ
PULASKI, IN - FORMERLY OF EAST CHICAGO, IN - Bob Fritz, 85, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. He was born November 29, 1939 in East Chicago to the late Joseph and Adeline (Juras) Fritz. On December 23, 1961 in East Chicago, he married Carrie Fairse.
After graduating Roosevelt High School, he attended barber school and then owned and operated his own barber shop in Chicago, Illinois. He was a veteran of the US Army and a lifetime member of the American Legion. He retired as a millwright from Inland Steel and was a proud member of the United Steelworks Local #1010. He was a member of Bethel Bible Church. He enjoyed retirement living on the Tippecanoe River. He was an avid golfer, bowler and a dedicated member of Chesapeake Golf Course. He enjoyed fishing far and wide. He loved his family very much. He is survived by his wife, Carrie, two daughters: Denise Fritz and Rochelle (Edward) Grenner, two sons: Jason (Tamera) Fritz and Eric (Renee) Fritz, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Joie Grenner and one sister, Joan R. Klekot. Private services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac, Indiana.
The Lord’s
Prayer
Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever.
Amen.
