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June Knostman Obituary

June L. Knostman

Lansing

June, of Lansing, age 96, died peacefully on September 30 after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Knostman in 1981 and long-time partner Kenneth Hall in 2010. June began a long professional career starting as a salesperson at Kresge's in Lansing and later as a buyer for department stores in Milwaukee. With her husband Mr. Knostman, she operated the Kenneth B. Knostman Certified Public Accounting Firm and the Mutual Statistical Service in Lansing for many years. A tireless booster of The Capitol City, she was active in civic affairs, including serving on the Public Service Board, The Friends of Frances Park and the Garden Club of Greater Lansing. In 1976, she completed training as a Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judge. Her work as a flower show judge took her to places all over the world, including South Africa, Argentina, Kenya, Mexico and Australia. In 2004, the state of Michigan recognized her work as a judge by bestowing on her The Award of Honor.

A lover of music and art, June had exquisite taste and an endlessly curious mind. Whether it was providing picturesque fencing around Frances Park or a scholarship to a student in the Landscape Design School at MSU, June had big thoughts about improving her community. Her desire was to leave the world around her a better and more beautiful place. 

June always thanked her mother for instilling in her the benefits of hard work and the desire to learn, and thanked God for a sound mind, good health and many golden opportunities. She leaves behind her wonderful neighbors, her niece Linda Holmes and the children of Kenneth Hall, Gordon and Linda Hall, whom June adopted as true family members. She also leaves behind a team of remarkable care givers who made it possible for her to live a fulfilling life in her later years and die peacefully at home. For all those who knew June, she will be sorely missed. Upon June's request, she was buried with a small grave-side service.

Published by Lansing State Journal from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2017.
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I met June when she served on the Public Service Board and regarded her as a mentor. She contributed so much to the city of Lansing; truly a great, gracious woman and an inspiring role model.
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Rita Klein

Rita Klein

October 20, 2017

June was a wonderful supporter of the students in Michigan State University's Landscape Architecture Program in the School of Planning, Construction and Design. Through her efforts many places throughout the world will be more livable for generations to come. She will be greatly missed.

Scott Loveridge

October 17, 2017

June was a true friend to Lansing Parks and Recreation and her efforts towards the beautification of Frances Park will be enjoyed by patrons for years to come. I truly enjoyed the time I got to spend with June to hear her passion for the City of Lansing and especially the beauty of Frances Park. It was a pleasure knowing this good and faithful servant

Brett Kaschinske

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October 5, 2017

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