Leon Knauss Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Leon Knauss (Mount Vernon, Illinois), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Leon left this world on January 10, 2026 at the age of 60, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leon Knauss to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John M. Knauss and Betty J. Knauss (Henson). He is survived by: his wife Donella Knauss (Schmidt); his children, Kelly Reed (Michael), Rhiannon Cates and Andrea Cates; his grandchildren, Hazel Reed, Elizabeth Reed, Makila Conner (Anthony), Colter Puckett (Gibson), Mason Poole (Eddie), Jaidyn Finney, Kamron Cates and Kasen Poston; his great grandchildren, Addilyn, Scarlett and Braxton; and his brother Robert M. Knauss. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorials may be made to Leon's family.
