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Wanda McKnight
1936 - 2023
Wanda McKnight
1936 - 2023
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BORN
1936
DIED
2023
Wanda McKnight Obituary
Born: February 4, 1936 in Benton, IL
Died: February 28, 2023 in Sterling, IL
Wanda L. McKnight, 87 of Sterling died Tuesday February 28, 2023 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
She was born on February 4, 1936 in Benton, IL the daughter of Claud and Myrtle (Smith) Miller. She married Edward McKnight June 29, 1957 in Rock Falls. He died August 13, 2011.
Survivors include her sons: Kenneth McKnight of Loves Park, Brian McKnight of Iowa City, and special son James Eberley of Loves Park; her sisters: Lova Aldridge and Sheila (Benjamin) Martin both of Sterling; her brothers: Robert L. Miller of Sterling and Larry (Nancy) Miller; 2 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Visitation will be Monday March 6, 2023 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Funeral will follow with the Reverend Dalmus Meeks officiating. Burial concluding at Oak Knoll Memorial Park.
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Sabastian Groshans
March 6, 2023
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