Mary Kathleen Knowles Obituary
In loving memory of Mary Kathleen Knowles in Sterling, Illinois, who departed this world on March 9, 2025 at the age of 80. Mary Kathleen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Kathleen Knowles to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband John V. Knowles III; her mother Helen Hermes Lawrence Burke (Kobbeman); her brothers, Larry and David Burke; and her brother-in-law Lorenzo Vasquez.
She is survived by: her children, Kelly Williams (Calvin) and John Knowles IV (Ilene); her grandchildren, Briauna Skrzypiec (Dave) and Johnny Knowles V; her great grandchildren, Eliana and Julian Skrzypiec; and her sisters, Marta Vasquez, Jean Ransom (George) and Barb Hermes (Joe). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews.
