Willis “Bake” Knapp's obituary , Passed away on August 11, 2020 in Roanoke, Illinois

Willis “Bake” Knapp

December 22, 1928 - August 11, 2020 (91 years old)

Roanoke, Illinois

Willis “Bake” Knapp's obituary , Passed away on August 11, 2020 in Roanoke, Illinois

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Willis “Bake” Knapp

December 22, 1928 - August 11, 2020 (91 years old)

Roanoke, Illinois

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Willis Knapp Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Willis Knapp of Roanoke, Illinois, born in Congerville, Illinois, who passed away on August 11, 2020 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willis Knapp to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Elias Knapp and Loida Knapp (Steiner); his former life partner Bernice Bauman; his wife Bernie Knapp of Roanoke; his daughters, Lynn Getz (John) of Eureka, Janet Leman (Ben) of Congerville and Julie Schumacher (Dave) of Eureka; his sister Carrie Lou Hartman of Congerville; his son Stanley; his granddaughter Leigh; and his brother Glenn. He was also cherished by 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Social distancing guidelines will be observed during the funeral service and masks are required.

Memorials may be made to Roanoke Apostolic Christian Nursing Home or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Suggested donation : Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Funeral arrangement under the care of
KNAPP - JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER



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Aug 19

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Congerville Apostolic Christian Church
306 N. Sharp St., Congerville, IL

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