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James "Todd" K. Kneeskern
April 7, 1944-March 5, 2022
James "Todd" K. Kneeskern, 77, of Springfield, passed away on March 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Waterloo, Iowa on April 7, 1944, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Delamore) Kneeskern. Todd was raised and educated in Iowa. Todd proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He was employed as a palamor technician for City Stamp and upon his retirement he went on to work for the grounds crew at Wilbraham County Club. He was predeceased by his step-son David Sheehan, his brother Steven Kneeskern and his sister Julie DeVries. He is survived by his wife, Muriel (Farland) Kneeskern, his children, Scott Kneeskern of Springfield, Lisa Kneeskern Granger of Holyoke and James Kneeskern with his wife Katherine of Wilbraham. He also leaves his grandchildren, Tiffany Barr, Anthony Granger, Tia Granger, Michelina Granger, Trey and Chase Kneeskern and Chandler Kneeskern, along with his great grandchildren, Adrian Barr, Camden, Stella and Hendrix Moorehead. Todd also leaves his siblings Mark Kneeskern with wife Lisa of Iowa, William Kneeskern of Iowa, Albert (Chip) Kneeskern of Iowa, Krisann Kaumans of Iowa and Lisa Heiple with husband Steve of Iowa. Todd also leaves many nieces and nephews and his close friend Bill Pankowski of Springfield and his best bud Titus. Calling hours for Todd will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Sampson's Chapel of the Acres, 21 Tinkham Road, Springfield, MA, followed by a funeral home service at 12:00 p.m. with burial immediately following at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Cards and memorials can be sent to Muriel Kneeskern, 94 Senator St., Springfield, MA, 001129.
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BERDENE L SCOTT (CLAUS)
March 21, 2022
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JIM'S PASSING. HE LIVED RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO US BEFORE HE WENT INTO THE AIR FORCE.
Susan Greco
March 15, 2022
My sincere Condolences To Lisa and Scott and family
I´m so sorry for your loss.
Prayers to you all.
Sue
Eddie Purcell
March 15, 2022
so sorry to see Todd has passed away, i worked with him at smith and wesson, he was a great guy,always happy and friendly, i have not had a chance to see him since he left Smith and Wesson, but i never forgot who he was. R I P my friend
Mary EllenSnyder
March 12, 2022
Muriel and family. So very sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for you,
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Bonnie Cote
March 10, 2022
My deepest sympathies to the Kneeskern and Granger family. I miss seeing Todd at Acres newsstand.
Rose Potar
March 9, 2022
Lisa and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joseph Polcetti
March 9, 2022
So sorry to hear of Todd's passing. Worked with him at Smith a Wesson and played darts several times with him.
My condolences to the family
Ed O'Connor
March 9, 2022
To my cousin Muriel and her family, I wish to offer my condolences in the hope that with the support of family, extended family and friends you will find comfort. May James rest in peace.
Cheryl Barnhart
March 8, 2022
So sorry to hear of Todd´s passing...Big hugs to you.....may you find some comfort knowing that Todd is resting peacefully
Waterhouse Family
March 8, 2022
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. So sorry to hear of Todd's passing
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