Jeannine M. Knez

Jeannine M. Knez obituary, Naperville, IL

Jeannine M. Knez

Jeannine Knez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home on Dec. 9, 2023.
Jeannine M. Knez (nee Napolian), age 87, a resident of Lisle, IL since 1996, formerly of Palos Heights, IL, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Sunrise of Naperville. She was born on August 15, 1936, in Chicago, IL.
Beloved wife of the late David R. Knez, who preceded her in death on April 15, 1992, loving mother of Laurie (Richard) Keane, Jeffrey (Mary) Knez, Steven (Pamela) Knez, Lance (Audrey) Knez, Cynthia Knez, Christopher (Jennifer) Knez and the late Theodore Knez, adored grandmother of Beth Weinman and Jennifer (Jeremy) Bauman; Ilea (Mark) Pavel and Amber (Nikolay) Mukhin; David, Ethan and Gabriella Knez; Brandon (Mackenzie) Knez, cherished great-grandmother of Ava and Autumn Bauman; Violet and Dean Pavel; Jameson Mukhin; Thomas Knez, devoted daughter of the late Neil and Aldonna (nee Rush) Napolian, dear sister of the late Dorine (the late Frank) Holladay, Gail (Donald) Gentry and Sharon (Ronald) Boatright, fond aunt, great-aunt, great-great aunt and friend of many.
A lover of books, history, and art, with the beauty of Audrey Hepburn and the spunk of Bette Davis, she could quickly and cleverly comment on the day's affairs. She was truly one of a kind, and we will miss our Mom, Sister, and Noni.
In order to accommodate her specific requests, memorial visitation will be deferred to Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville, IL.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations should be made on behalf of Jeannine Knez and in memory of her late son, Theodore Knez to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087, (888) 557-7177, https://www.lls.org/
For more information, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213.
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