Obituaries

May 6, 1941 to June 28, 2015

MEDARYVILLE - Judith A. "Judy" Bathke, 74, of Medaryville, passed away at 2:17 a.m., Sunday, June 28, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.

She was born May 6, 1941 in Winamac to the late Carl J. and Olive G. Fisher Mendenhall. On Aug. 20, 1960, she married Norman D. Bathke at Pulaski Presbyterian Church. He survives.

Also surviving are:

Doug (Sandy) Bathke, Medaryville, Son
Diana (David) Ricks, Greenfield, Daughter
Chuck (Sally) Bathke, Medaryville, Son
Trevor Bathke, Grandson
Trent (Betsy) Bathke, Grandson
Spencer Ricks, Grandson
Bryan Bathke, Grandson
Michael Bathke, Grandson
Ronald (Karen) Mendenhall, Star City, Brother
Arden (Phyllis) Bathke, Medaryville, Brother-in-law
Melissa Alexander, Niece

Preceded in death by:
June Mendenhall, Step Mother
Alex Douglas Bathke, Grandson

Mrs. Bathke graduated from Pulaski High School in 1959. She was an active member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Medaryville, as well as the Ladies Guild. She was a member of the Gingham Pals Home Ec Club (formerly Aim Hi Home Ec Club). She was a former 4-H leader and a former judge for county fairs and the state fair. She was a former board member of the Medaryville Library. She enjoyed flowers, sewing, quilting, cooking and baking. She was well known for her graduation and wedding cakes. Over the years, she worked for several local florists and quilt shops. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville; and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. The funeral ervice will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 2, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Medaryville with Rev. Judith Doll officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to St. John's United Church of Christ.