Michael F. Knowles Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Michael F. Knowles in Melrose, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Michael left this world on March 25, 2026 at the age of 66, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael F. Knowles to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father Harold Hastings. He is survived by: his wife Diane Catherine Hastings of Peter's Catholic Church; his children, Ashlee (Stephanie), Michael and Angela (Ray); his grandchildren, Carter, Cayla and Charlotte; his siblings, Eddie (Mary Kay), Pat (Tracy), Mary Jo Fleck (Frank), Jeff (Linda), Danny (Trish) and Terri Goematt; his mother-in-law Mary Jo Hastings; and his siblings-in-law, Jean Flattery (Mark), Judy Tunning (Rick) and Jim Hastings (Heather). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and good friends, especially his life-long friends.
