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Emelene Knoop Obituary
Louisville - Emelene "Jim" Knoop, 94 of Louisville, passed away on Thursday, October 3rd, 2019.
She graduated from St. Anthony School of Nursing in 1945 and worked as an RN til she was 91 years old. She was the greatest mother to Denny and Bob and the best grandmother to Stacey and Elly Knoop and Ben Meyer. She was devout Catholic and she was a member of St. Barnabas Parrish. She loved to sew quilts and bake her families favorite deserts. She loved holidays and loved having all her family together on the holidays.
Jim was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Emelene Crask, one brother, Lew Crask and one sister, Avis Gutgsell.
She is survived by her sons, Denny Knoop (Gayle), Bob Knoop, her granddaughters, Stacey and Elly Knoop, one great-grandson, Ben Meyer, two sisters, Pat Beddingfield and Brynn Lane and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, October 7th from 2-8 pm, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday at 10 am at St. John Paul II Catholic Church, 3521 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, KY 40220. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society.
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Jim and Michelle Kunz
September 28, 2025
We still remember The Knoop Family in our prayers. We know she is walking in the garden of Heaven with Our Lord because of her devout faith while here on Earth.
Jim and Michelle Kunz and Family
Jim and Michelle Kunz
September 29, 2024
Bob and Family,
Always in our prayers! May Mrs. Knoop be walking through the garden of Heaven with God showing no pan or sorrow.
Love,
Jim and Michelle Kunz
Jim and Michelle Kunz
October 7, 2019
Bob and The Knoop Family,
We are deeply sorry to hear the sad news. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Love,
The Kunz Family
Jim and Michelle Kunz
October 7, 2019
Bob and The Knoop Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of your loved one passing away. She definitely deserves recognition and praise for the person she was here on Earth and for her dedication and loyalty to her career as a nurse. Please continue to tell stories of how wonderful she was so that we all may make our world a better place by following her example. We send our love and sympathy to each of you at this difficult time.
Jim and Michelle Kunz and Family
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Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home - Louisville3331 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40205
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