Alice I. Lipke, age 97, of Knox, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019. Alice was born May 11, 1922 in LaPorte to Forrest Sayles and Joanna Genson Sayles, both deceased. On March 9, 1968 she married Bennett “Ben” Lipke, who preceded her in death on September 26, 2014. Alice and Ben were part of the original partnership in 5 Star Grocery Store in Knox. She is survived by her daughters Susan Carpentier of LaPorte and Diane Messman of Knox, one sister, Constance Reynolds of LaPorte, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, David Messman and five brothers and sisters. Private family services will take place at a later date. M.C. Smith Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
