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John Walter Knaus

1940 - 2025

BORN

1940

DIED

2025

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Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home - Warrensburg

617 North Maguire Street

Warrensburg, Missouri

John Knaus Obituary

John Walter Knaus was born on July 27, 1940, near Knob Noster, Missouri, to Harley and Alberta (Snow) Knaus. He peacefully departed this life at his home on October 23, 2025, at 11:00 in the morning, making his sojourn here 85 years 2 months and 27 days. He called for the anointing as his health declined which gave him great comfort.

A short service was held in the home, followed by services in a building on the family farm by the Brethren. He was laid to rest in the Wampler Cemetery, there to await the First and Glorious Resurrection.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Warrensburg Star-Journal from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2025.

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Graveside service

12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wampler Cemetery

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Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home - Warrensburg

617 North Maguire Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093

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