Kathleen Knutson Obituary
We bid farewell to Kathleen Knutson of Melrose, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 21, 2025 at the age of 81. Kathleen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathleen Knutson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Norman Schwandt and Beatrice Schwandt (Monson); her husband Charles Knutson; her son Tom; and her sister Diane Decowski.
She is survived by: her daughter Danelle Norris (Steve) of Melrose; her great grandchildren, Malachi, Eleanor Piche, Kathreen, Isaac Primus, Riley, Olivia, Wyatt Everson, Oliver and Lillian Norris; and her siblings, Ken Schwandt (Lord) of St. Cloud, Keith Schwandt (Leah) of Mayfield, Karlene Gayle (Rodney) of Richmond, Rose Anne Parks (Val) of Paynesville, Dennis Schwandt (Patti) of St. Cloud, Lynda Johnson (David) of Forman, Richard Schwandt (Mary) of Glen Flora, Steven Schwandt (Mary Pat) of Sauk Centre and Marilee Janssen (Dalon) of Brooklyn Park. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
