A loss in the family ... Gladys Knapp

Gladys M. Knapp, 97, of Cissna Park passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Fairview Haven Nursing Home in Fairbury. She was born November 5, 1919 in rural Cissna Park on the family farm, where there was no running water and no electricity at the time. Her parents, William and Pauline Karg Baumgartner, preceded her in death in addition to one son, Curtis Knapp. She married Harry A. Knapp on August 31, 1941 in Watseka and he also preceded her in death on December 20, 1991.

She is survived by one son and two daughters-in-law, Bruce (Lisa) Knapp of Normal and Beverly Knapp of Cissna Park.

Mrs. Knapp was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park and Claytonville Civics Club.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park. Ministers of the church will officiate. Burial will be in the Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Cissna Park.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 pm on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park and 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Fairview Haven Nursing Home in Fairbury.

Please share a memory of Gladys at knappfuneralhomes.com.

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