Mary Lou Knoke

Mary Lou Knoke
Nee Kain
Kimberly

A joyful family celebrates the passing of Mary Knoke. In her 59 years, Mary cared for hundreds of children throughout the Valley. She started at an early age to care for her sisters and continued to care for all who where in need, and caring for her four grandchildren , who brought her such joy and happiness. The love that Mary had for those in need was so great, she often cared for children at her own expense. Mary was born August 4, 1942 to the late Gordon Kain and Viola Caukin in Appleton. She married Herman Knoke on November 17, 1962 in Gresham, he survives her.

She was a loving wife to Herman; a wonderful mother to her three children, Scott and Kristy Knoke, Wade and Penny Knoke and Nicole and Ted Olson. Mary cherished her four grandchildren, Amanda and Christina Olson and Samual and Rebecah Knoke. She will also be greatly missed by her three sisters, Florence, Elizabeth and Patricia and many relatives and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon and brother, Gordon, Jr.

The Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 1, 2002 at The TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 709 Beckert Road, New London with Pastor Gordon Lane officiating. Viewing and visitation will be WEDNESDAY from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the FUNERAL HOME and again on THURSDAY at CHURCH from 10:00 PM until the time of service. A memorial is being established in Mary's name.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
Tri County Chapel
3212 South Oneida Street
Menasha 831-9905
www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com