WILLIAM N. "BILL" KNOTTS

Dear Aunt Lynne, Laurie and Steven,

I am so sorry! I feel so lucky to be able to call him Uncle Bill. My husband Mike, who only met Uncle Bill a few times recognized immediately wha at special person he was. It's so wonderful how many lives he touched in so many ways.

Prayers to all of you to get through this unimaginably difficult time.

Love, Leigh and Mike

To Lynne, Laurie, and Steven,

My condolences to you and your family. I hope your dad has finally found some peace. I will always remember Bill, and his big smile when I would walk into the room to care for him. Lynne, the love he had for you was unconditional; for when you would go home he would always ask for you.

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday.... unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

Our family was fortunate enough to know Bill and be touched by his kindness. One of our sons (Sebastian) was grappling with whether or not Santa was "real". It was Christmas Eve and we were in a tough situation.
Bill was in Iowa City visiting his daughter Laurie. When he learned of our predicament, with no hesitation, Bill donned a Santa costume came to our house on a very cold and snowy night. "Santa" then tossed a New England Patriot's football in a perfect spiral to our son who was...

I am saddened by his passing and wish him peace.

May Eternal Rest Grant upon his Soul Oh Lord, May Perpetual Light Shine upon him, May he rest in peace Amen,
Nalini Marie Rajamannan, MD

Though I did not know Bill, I do know his granddaughter, Kaitlin. I can see the lasting impact of his kindness toward others, love of photography, and joy for working with special needs children in her. In honor of his life's dedication to serving others, I have made a donation to Variety of Illinois so that others may benefit from the work he devoted his life to. May you all find peace in this painful time and come to enjoy the little moments in life that remind you of this great man. All my...