May God bless you and your...
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cindy & Richard Zanders
October 26, 2018
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Roger "Dale" Knope
Oct 22, 1937 - Oct 21, 2018
Guest Book
So sorry for your loss and our hearts and prayers goes out to your family .
Becky Cannon
October 24, 2018 | Carbondale, IL | Friend
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So sorry for your loss Pam...you and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers
Rheanna Pinski
October 23, 2018 | Nashville, IL | Friend
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Always thought of Dale as a friend, neighbor, and family he used to come in the Coulterville Mobile gas station when I worked their. Always kept me laughing. Just a great all around guy. Rest in peace Buddy!
John Meyer
October 23, 2018 | Coulterville, IL | Friend
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May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
October 23, 2018
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Jimmie, Tabitha and all of Dales family,
So sorry to hear about Dales passing. Knew him all my life, he was a great guy. You all have our sympathy and in our thoughts and prayers. We know he is in a better place with our Lord and Savior.
Bill and Sissy(Meyer) Bumann
Billie Bumann
October 23, 2018 | Sparta, IL | Friend
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I am so sorry for your loss. Dale always had a smile and could always make me laugh.
Melinda Lodge
October 23, 2018 | The Villages, FL | Neighbor
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Sorry sorry for your loss
Tim and patti Berry
October 23, 2018 | Coulterville, IL | Friend
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Sending my condolences to those mourning this loss. Keep his legacy in your hearts, souls, and minds. Embrace his memories and wisdom and carry them on as you continue your legacies here on earth. Hugs and prayers.
Karen McMinn
October 22, 2018 | Carbondale, IL | Acquaintance
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Obituary
Roger "Dale"'s Obituary
Roger “Dale” Knope, age 80, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 12:46 p.m. in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, IL.
Dale was born October 22, 1937 in Coulterville, IL, a son to Donald Louis and Doris Ann (Hollifield) Knope. On June 25, 1991, he married Ruth Kingsten in Paducah, KY and she survives. Dale worked as a coal miner for Zeigler #2 Mine, Coulterville, IL for nearly 30 years. He was a member of U.M.W.A. Local #9905 where he served as chairman of the safety committee and served on various other committees as well. After retiring, Dale loved to spend his time hunting and fishing, and especially loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dale was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Sparta, IL, Skeeter’s Nest Hunt Club, and Rod & Gun Club.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Knope of Coulterville, IL; one daughter, Pamela D. Palmer of Coulterville, IL; one son, Robert (Angela) Knope of Carbondale, IL; his mother-in-law, Mildred Kingsten of Sparta, IL; one brother, Jim (Tabitha) Knope of Coulterville, IL; five grandchildren, Laura (Mitch) Bowen, Eric Palmer, Nick Palmer, Dillon Palmer and Jackson Knope; four great-grandchildren, Rayleigh Palmer, Nicholas (Danielle) Palmer, Nolan Palmer and Leo Bowen; and one nephew, Jamie (Amy) Knope.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law, Elmer Kingsten; and his son-in-law, Randy Palmer.
Funeral services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, Sparta, IL on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Tim Sims officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Tuesday, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Sparta, IL from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
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