Derktje Knol

Derktje Knol

Derktje Knol Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2003.
KNOL, DERKTJE, age 108, of Birmingham, died March 30, 2003. She was married to the late Jacob Knol for 63 years. Born in Holland, later became a U.S. Citizen. She was the oldest member of her church. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, April 2, at 2 p.m. at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. Dr. Ken Dunivant and Dr. Duncan Hunter officiating. Survivors: daughter, Jantje Janes; grandchildren, Kris Flemming (husband Dan, children Erin, Julie, and Laura); Steve Janes (wife Angie, children Zach, Erin, and Steven); Joanna Belcher (husband Rick, children Tracy and Jason) In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, Tuscaloosa. Heritage Chapel Funeral Home directing.

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