Douglas Wayne Knutzen, 49, of Elmwood, formerly of DeKalb, where he worked as a dispatcher, died Thursday, April 28, 2011, at Elmwood Care.
Born Sept. 25, 1961, in DeKalb, the son of Richard W. and Vernetta Jane (Smith) Knutzen, Douglas was a 1980 graduate of DeKalb High School. He was an avid bowler and loved boats, the Cubs and Packers. He worked as a dispatcher for Amoco and Shell Motor clubs.
He is survived by his father, Richard, of DeKalb; brother, Steven (Debbie) Knutzen of DeKalb; sisters, Tami (Scott) Taylor of Edgerton, Wis., and Tina Knutzen of DeKalb; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Vernetta, in 2005.
The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Anderson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Robert Vaughn officiating. Interment of cremated remains will be held at a later date at Malta Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Tuesday at Anderson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Douglas Wayne Knutzen Memorial Fund, in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.

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Published by Daily Chronicle from Apr. 30 to May 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for DOUGLAS KNUTZEN

17 Entries

May 9, 2011

Dick, Steven, Tami and Tina,

Martin and I have so many great memories of Doug and all of you over the years. We are so sorry to hear about Doug. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Martin and Susan Griess

Bill Kousoulas

May 3, 2011

I first met Doug when we both worked for the Amoco Motor Club. Always freindly and helpful, I looked forward to running into him at Mardi Gras over the last several years. Doug always seemed positive and upbeat, and was very inspiring for me to be around. He will be missed.

Rob Paulson

May 3, 2011

Iam so sorry to hear about this. Dougie was the best friend i have had. We use to have so much fun, Pushing him down to the bowling alley, going around trick or treating, even when it was snowing we would still go out on halloween. pushing him into the piles of leaves during the fall. He will be so missed.

Snowmobiling Up North...

May 2, 2011

Having fun in the Snow. Age 11

May 2, 2011

All of you are in our thoughts and Prayers. Found a couple of pictures of Dougie that brought a smile to our faces. Love, Jeanette, Todd and Jennifer

May 2, 2011

Dear Richard, Tina, Tammy and Steve, We were so sorry to learn of Dougie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time. fondly Earl and Phoebe Ladewig

May 2, 2011

Dick and Tina,

We are sorry to hear of Doug's passing. As neighbors we enjoyed our driveway chats.

John and Debbie

Vickie Simpson

May 2, 2011

Dick, Tami, Tina & Steve

I grew up with all of you, and am so sorry for your loss. Doug was a great person, and will be deeply missed. My prayers are with all of you!

Kenneth Kamm

May 2, 2011

With Most Sincere Sympathy At Your Time Of Loss. Doug and I were in the same classroom at Ray Graham Hall at NIU, when were were in grammer school, oh so many years ago.

gabriele wagner(keding)

May 1, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss.He was a great guy.I will miss him.

May 1, 2011

DEAR RICHARD, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SON YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS . I LIVE IN PEKIN ILLINOIS NOW.YOU WERE MY BOSS AT DELMONTE IN 1961 BEFORE I WENT INTO THE NAVY . GOD BLESS TOMMY HOBBS

Tim & Cheryl Dean

April 30, 2011

Doug was a special friend. Tim and I will miss him dearly. He loved to listen to music and go to concerts. DeKalb will not be the same for me now that he is gone. Prayers to Steve, Tammy and Tina.

David & Kim Roland

April 30, 2011

Dougy was a great guy, hanging out with him back in the days at the bowling alley. He always had a smile on his face or a joke to make. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family in this time of loss. May God give you peace.

judi loos

April 30, 2011

Doug brought sunshine with him wherever he went and I was proud to call him my online buddy. Always ready with a joke or some teasing, his light beamed even online. My condolences to his family.

sandy torbett

April 30, 2011

I am sorry to hear of Doug's passing. I enjoyed talking with him at the bowling alley. I know he will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out the the family.
God Bless each of you.
Sincerely, Sandy

Lynn Fulbright

April 29, 2011

I am so very sorry for you loss, he was a really nice man and an assest to our trivia room. Lynn

Greg Woodall

April 29, 2011

Doug was one of the nicest people I have met online. He was always in the best of moods and treated everyone the same. New friends and old. Our chat room will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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