Peru, Illinois
Laurie Lynne (O?Beirne) Knox
1962~2014
Laurie Lynne (O?Beirne) Knox, 51, of Peru, passed away June 10, 2014 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital, Peru.
Funeral Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2014 at the Mueller Funeral Home, Peru followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph?s Church, Peru with Rev. Harold Datzman, OSB officiating. Burial at Peru City Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, with a prayer service at 3:45 p.m. at the funeral home.
Laurie was born November 3, 1962 in Peru to John and Joanne (Pikula) O?Beirne. She married Frank ?Don? Knox on March 21, 1988 in Las Vegas. She worked as a pet groomer and was a member of St. Joseph?s Church, Peru.
She is survived by her husband Frank ?Don?; parents, John ?Jack? and Joanne O?Beirne of Peru, 2 sons, Justin O?Beirne of San Francisco and Tyler Knox of Peru; a sister Bonnie (Mark) Skidmore of Peru, In-laws, Larry (Bonnie) Mayhall of Ottawa; sister-in-law Shannon (Perry) May of LaSalle and her loving dogs Chloe and Louie.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a friend in high school, and it was always wonderful when we would run into each other and talk...and laugh. She was a wonderful, beautiful person. Thoughts, prayers, and blessings to you.
Sue Pratt
June 18, 2014 | Arlington, IL
Jack, JoAnn and Family: There are no words that will make you're loss any easier to bear. Just remember that from both of you came the most beautiful (inside and outside)human being that walked on this earth. It seems so unfair that God chose your beautiful daughter to join his kingdom at such a young age, but only God knows the answer(he needed her). Our Sympathy to you and the entire family. Our prayers to her and all of the family. God bless
Kevin,Juanita,Wayne, Maria
June 14, 2014 | LaSalle, IL
Jack, JoAnn and Family: There are no words that will make you're loss any easier to bear. Just remember that from both of you came the most beautiful (inside and outside)human being that walked on this earth. It seems so unfair that God chose your beautiful daughter to join his kingdom at such a young age, but only God knows the answer(he needed her). Our Sympathy to you and the entire family. Our prayers to her and all of the family. God bless
Kevin,Juanita,Wayne, Maria
June 14, 2014 | LaSalle, IL
Remembered By
Bonnie Rios
June 13, 2014 | Peru, IL
Don, Jack, JoAnn & Family: Our Deepest Sympathy to you and the entire family. We attended the Church Service with you and felt the true love at this service. We had no Idea of Laurie's illness so our prayers to her and all of the family. God Bless. Don & Lois Kolowski, Peru, Il.
June 12, 2014
Dear Justin and family -- I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. May peace be with you.
Maggie Sweet
June 11, 2014 | Cupertino, CA
I will always hold a special place in my heart for Laurie. She was always upbeat and friendly and we grew close in the 2 years we worked together. I will miss her very much my deepest sympathy to Don and the boys.
Kylie Karls
June 11, 2014 | Springfield, IL
Don and boys,
I am every so thankful to be part of Laurie's journey. She will forever be in my heart. Please try to remember she did WIN! She is now at peace, pain free, medicine free and full of Margaritas.. How I will miss our lunch dates and long talks until we meet again~ I pray for strength for your family
Anna Jefferson
June 11, 2014 | Utica, IL
We are so sorry for your loss.Our heart goes out especially to Jack and Bonnie. Joe and I know your pain very well and I want to let you know God will get you through. We will pray for you and all your family.
Joe & Rhonda Zeman
June 11, 2014 | LaSalle, IL