“I wanted to drop you a note to thank you for your kindness, caring, and professionalism dealing with the death of my grandmother, C. S. From the moment you arrived to pick up Gram all the way through to us leaving the cemetery, I was so touched by everyone there. You did a beautiful job and I know Gram would have been pleased. Thank you again and bless you for all you do.”
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Larry A. KnechtFebruary 11, 1958 - October 30, 2012
Larry A. Knecht, age 54 of Plainfield, IL formerly Buffalo Grove, IL at rest Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at the Lakewood Care Center in Plainfield, IL. Born February 11, 1958 in Oak Park, IL the son of Grace and the late Stanley Knecht. Beloved brother of Timothy (Donna) Knecht, Steven Knecht and Kathleen (David) Mooneyham, cherished uncle of Stanley, Taylor, Aaron (Blonka), Scott (Leah), Brandon, Eric and Katrina Knecht, Nicholas and Michael Mooneyham and Tamara McLaughlin. Larry was a life long Cubs Fan. Despite his disabilities, Larry had a loving smile and an infections personality. Funeral InformationFuneral Services Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at 1:00 PM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 15219 S. Joliet Road, Plainfield, IL 60544 with interment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Visitation Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at the funeral home. Donations InformationIn lieu of flowers, memorials to the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431. |
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