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Henry Knorr Obituary
Henry Knorr, age 74, passed away on February 23, 2026. He was born on August 18, 1951, and was a lifelong resident of Chicago.
Henry was married for over 40 years to his beloved wife, Ruth (nee Fasso), who preceded him in death. He was the stepfather to Thomas Smith.
He was the brother of Margaret Knorr and Charles (Valarie) Knorr IV, and the uncle of Stacy Rapach-Fayer and Charles Knorr V.
Henry proudly served in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs, and he enjoyed spending time gardening.
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