CATHOLIC CHARITIES
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY
December 3rd (Tuesday) – 10 a.m. until bags are gone SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Parking Lot Corner of Adair Street and Keller Avenue, North Judson, IN
The mobile food pantry is open to anyone living in Indiana; proof of residency is required or driver’s license. One bag per household. Hosted by Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SS Cyril and Methodius Conference.
Mon. & Wed. 9am-1pm
**Starke County residents that are experiencing “Food Insecurity” Are Welcome!
Join us and our vendors: Beth’s Creations, Mia Bella’s Candles, Modr-n Creations, Green Clean, Cunnings Krafts, Rusty Crafts, Mary’s Crafts, Becky’s Paper Scissors, Leslie’s Cottage Crafts, Becca’s Jewelry, Vendl’s Wood crafts & Dog items, Decades Antiques, MAD crafts, Prairie Trails, AMG, Starke Mem. Hosp., Tupperware, Joyfully Yours, What’s your Jam.
Join our food vendors:
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck 7-10am Mexico Lindo tacos, tacos, tacos 11am-1:30 pm
WALTER ALIVA GAINER
GROVERTOWN, IN - Walter Aliva
“Cowboy” Gainer, 79, died Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Knox, Indiana. He was born December 18, 1944, in Michigan City, Indiana, to the late Elbridge H. and Bethel M. (Pollock) Gainer.
Walter was an avid horse lover and found solace and joy with them. He retired from the railroad and worked for Conrail. He loved his family very much.
He is survived by his children: Laurie Mixon of Edgewater, Maryland, Terry (Kim) Gainer and Candice (Michael Barenle) Grisham, both of Plymouth, Indiana, Patrick Gainer of Los Angeles, California and Guy (Danielle) Gainer of Grovertown, eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and one sister, Shirley Hitesman of Peoria, Illinois. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Ann Marbach.
A celebration of life is being tentatively for Saturday, December 14. Arrangements were made by Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox.
JAN McILVAIN
WINAMAC, IN - Jan McIlvain, 64, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born December 3, 1959, in Hobart, Indiana, to the late Jim and Janet (Strong) Hansell. On November 19, 1999, in Crown Point, Indiana, she married Rich McIlvain, Sr. He died November 24, 2023.
Jan enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially floating the river and camping with Rich. She also enjoyed reading books, listening to music, doing Indian crafts, attending the Feast of the Hunters Moon and Trail of Courage events. She loved her family very much.
She is survived by three sons: Zack Norris of Winamac, Andy Norris of Aurora, Illinois and Sam Norris of Melbourne, Australia, three step sons: Rich (Kay) McIlvain, Jr. and Ron (Lori) McIlvain, both of Medaryville, Indiana and Travis McIlvain of Winamac, ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one sister, Jill Kloppenburg. She was preceded in death by one step daughter, Autumn McIlvain.
A celebration of life was held Sunday, November 24. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulaski Animal Center of the Pulaski County Public Library
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
MILDRED “MILLIE” BAILEY
KNOX, IN - Mildred “Millie” Bailey, 95 years old of Knox, Indiana, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 in Knox, Indiana.
She was born Friday, November 22, 1929 in Sessar, Illinois, Daughter of the late Andrew Goreloff and the late Mary(Planutius) Goreloff.
November 11, 1967, in Schereville, Indiana, Millie married James Bailey, he preceded her on June 6, 2012.
Millie enjoyed collecting knicknacks and watching birds, especially cardinals. Her greatest passion was spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Surviving are Son, Kevin Bailey of Valparaiso, Indiana, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband James Bailey, daughter Karen Matlock, parents Andrew and Mary Goreloff and sisters Katherine Tretter, Margaret Ashe and Jenny Hnatko.
No services to be held, Braman and Son Memorial Chapel of Knox, Indiana is in charge of arrangements.
Prayer to The Blessed Virgin Mary
(never known to fail)
O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of The Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this, my necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. O star of the sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother (make request). O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days and after that the request will be granted (will never fail). This prayer must be published immediately. BJ
