Brenda Knauer Obituary
The memory of Brenda Knauer of Leaf River, Illinois, who passed away on July 3, 2025 at the age of 65, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Delbert Kent and Imogene Kent (Wand); her husband David Knauer; her son Chad Knauer; her mother-in-law Lydia Mae Knauer; and her brother-in-law Ronnie (Kenneth Knauer).
She is survived by: her son Charles Knauer (Taylor) of Wiota, WI; her siblings, Linda Kent, Kathy Sargent (Todd) of Warren, IL, Larki Kent of Warren, IL, Hoss Kent (Becky) of Shullsburg, WI and Alan "Pood" Kent (Rhonda) of Warren, IL; her daughter-in-law Megan Knauer of Shullsburg, WI; her sister-in-law Linda Lyons (Richard) of Kent, IL; her grandchildren, Colbie Knauer of Wiota, WI, Maverick Beebe, Letty Knauer of Shullsburg, WI and Dalton Fogel of Lena, IL; her boyfriend Dean August of Leaf River, IL; her stepson Brian Busch (Renee); and her stepgrandchildren, Deegan of Scales Mound, IL and Jayden Busch of Scales Mound, IL. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life was held on Sunday, July 13th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Pecatonica Tap House (136 E Main St, Warren, IL 61087).
A memorial has been established in her memory.
