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CRYSTAL KAY DUENSING, 52, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:05 am, Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.
She was born to Gary Knott and Donna (nee McCormick) Prater on August 9, 1973 in Chester, Illinois.
Crystal had worked on the assembly line building car parts for TG Missouri for over 34 years.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. Crystal was an amazing grandmother and loved spending time with her family.
Survivors:
Husband:
Michael Duensing Chester, IL
Mother:
Donna Prater Chester, IL
2 Sons:
Donald Weaver Ste. Genevieve, MO
Austin Runge Carbondale, IL
1 Grandson:
Jackson Weaver
3 Siblings:
Michael (Sheri) Knott Chester, IL
Josh Knott Perryville, MO
Joey (Amanda) Prater Chester, IL
Many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Father – Gary Knott
Funeral Service:
11:00 am, Monday, September 15, 2025
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Officiating:
Don Berry
Interment:
Paradise Cemetery
Steeleville, Illinois
Visitation:
Monday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Memorials:
To the Family
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
839 Lehmen Dr, Chester, IL 62233

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