Judith Knorst, PhD Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

BORN

August 8, 1937

DIED

January 13, 2025

LOCATION

Niles, Illinois

Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles Obituary

Dr. Judith I. Knorst PhD., 87, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025. Judith, a Doctor of Philosophy from Northwestern U., fluent in five languages, taught and counseled students at the University of Illinois Chicago for most of her career. She was an avid world traveler who studied in Italy, Germany and Spain for a time. Judith, an animal lover, also enjoyed concerts and opera with friends and raising money for her favorite charities. She was the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn Knorst (nee Winkates); loving sister of Suzanne (the late David) Miller; beloved aunt of Carolyn (Charles) Samuel, Steven Miller and the late Frank Miller; great-aunt of Kyle Frank Miller. Thank you to Resurrection Place and Rainbow Hospice for their excellent care. A private memorial service will take place at a later time. Donations can be made to the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago.

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The board members at the University of Illinois Chicago chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (UIC SUAA) are deeply saddened by the passing of Judith Knorst. Her contributions to UIC SUAA will be remembered and cherished. We offer our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

Carolyn Arnold
Chairman of UIC SUAA's Membership Committee
On behalf of Chris Keys, President, Ashish Sen, 1st Vice President,
2nd Vice President Dick Simpson, and...

Carolyn Arnold

March 13, 2025 | Hazel Crest, IL

Suzanne and Family, So Sorry to hear this your sister was a kind and interesting Lady, I always enjoyed her presence! Vicki I think you remember me!

Vicki Cannizzaro

February 19, 2025 | River Grove, IL | Friend

We will miss you. We were sisters and we loved each other very much.

Suzanne Miller

January 17, 2025 | Sheboygan, WI | Sister

Rest in peace Aunt Judy, you are home now. I will miss our Sunday phone calls where we discussed everything from big business to animals. You were an inspiration in my life, and I will forever cherish the memories that I have. We love you and I will give Ace and Suzie a kiss from you.

Carolyn & Charlie Samuel

January 17, 2025 | Carefree, AZ | Family

Rest in Peace Dear sweet Aunt Judith. Jerry & Cindy Schulist Family

Jerome &Cynthia Schulist Family

January 15, 2025 | Hayesville, NC | Family

Sue I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family

Diane Cutlip

January 14, 2025 | Batavia

Our sincere sympathies to you, Sue, and your family. So hard to lose your dear sister.

Janis Mark Brunn

January 14, 2025 | Sheboygan, WI | Friend

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