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Joyce Knaack

1940 - 2025

Joyce Knaack obituary, 1940-2025, McGregor, MN

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1940

DIED

2025

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Joyce Knaack Obituary

Joyce Elizabeth Knaack, age 84, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 20, 1940, in Aitkin, Minnesota, to Alice and Reinhardt Nistler. Joyce was the cherished wife of John Knaack for 68 wonderful years. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion. Joyce was a devoted and loving mother to Jeanie Knaack (Alan Peterson), Lori (David) Groves, Sandy (Gary) Edwards, Debbie Hagen (Wayne Bobenmoyer), John Knaack, and Andrea Johnson (Greg Weaver). She was a proud grandmother to 18 grandchildren and a deeply adored great-grandmother to 38 great-grandchildren - each of whom brought immense joy to her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, great-grandson Sterling Steiner and her brother Terry.

She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, 5 sisters, many other special relatives and friends, all of whom carry her love in their hearts.

Joyce found her greatest joy in being surrounded by family. Whether she was preparing a home-cooked meal, sharing a quick-witted remark, or holding one of her grandchildren close, she radiated warmth, humor, and unconditional love to everyone around her. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, selflessness, and unwavering faith - a life well-lived and deeply cherished.

A Mass of Chrisitan Burial 11am - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Holy Family Catholic Church in McGregor. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, McGregor. Arrangements are with McGregor Funeral Home in McGregor. www.srtfuneral.com

To honor Joyce's memory and her favorite color, the family kindly asks those attending to wear something blue.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Aitkin Age on May 22, 2025.

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May

28

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

Maddy Street, McGregor, MN 55760

May

28

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Holy Family Catholic Church

Maddy Street, McGregor, MN 55760

Funeral services provided by:

Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin

31 Minnesota Ave. So, Aitkin, MN 56431-1694

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