Dorothy Evelyn Knebelkamp Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dorothy Evelyn Knebelkamp of Belleville, Illinois, who passed away on October 22, 2025 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Evelyn Knebelkamp to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward L. Braeutigam and Elizabeth F. Braeutigam (Mueller); her husband Adolph Knebelkamp; her brothers, Arnold Braeutigam and Earl Braeutigam; and her nephews, Jack Braeutigam and John Andersen.

She is survived by: her children, Elizabeth Rund of Belleville, IL, Barbara Swantner of Belleville, IL and Kent Knebelkamp (Kari) of Northbrook, IL; her grandchildren, Jamee Guerra (Mario), Joel Rund (Jennifer), Kathryn Swantner, Sophie Knebelkamp, Abby Knebelkamp and Maxwell Knebelkamp; her great grandchildren, Georgina Guerra, Francesca Guerra, Jack Rund, Joseph Rund and Juliette Rund; and her sibling's children, Peggy Andersen, Rosalie Braeutigam, Jim Braeutigam (Gail) and Shirley Braeutigam.

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