Delores I. Knuf, age 88, of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away on January 7, 2013 at the Wisconsin Rapids Nursing & Rehab in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. until the time of service on Friday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
A funeral service will also be held at Krause Funeral home, 12401 W. National Ave., in New Berlin on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 1:00p.m. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at Krause Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, at a later date.
Delores was born October 3, 1924 in Niagra, Wisconsin to Harry and Lila Parent.
She married Mark L. Knuf on December 10, 1977 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delores was a homemaker who enjoyed entertaining her family and friends. She loved her crafts, puzzles and flower garden. She also enjoyed fishing with her husband Mark.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry & Lila Parent; Son, Stanley Rybak; son, Brion Rybak; daughter, Debra Rybak; Grandson, Jason Rybak; brother, John Parent; brother, Bud Parent; sister, Elaine Van Elzen and sister, Carol Wingert
Survivors:
Husband: Mark Knuf of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Lynn Frank of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Son: Robert (Nancy) Rybak of West Allis, Wisconsin
Sister: Helen Schuster of West Allis, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Erica (Yannick) Lemieux of Washington D.C.,
Granddaughter: Lisa (Matt) Hicks of Austrailia
Grandson: John (Ashlee) Rybak of San Marco, Texas
Granddaughter: Carol Rybak of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
sister in law: Arkie Parent of Elkhorn, Wisconsin
further survived by: many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of Delores. I have not seen her in many years but remember her warm smile and incredible personality. God bless.
Mark and Family, I am Sorry for you loss- Delores was a wonderful women
I am so sorry to hear of your loss – our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sara (Knuf) Mellinger
Mark,
We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. Delores was an incredible person who will be greatly missed. May God grant you strength and comfort in your time of need. All of our love and prayers…The Burrows
Aunt Helen called us. So sorry to hear of your loss. She was one lovely lady. She and Mom are probably catching up….can’t you just hear that Parent laughter echoing from above?
I am so sorry to hear of your loss- may God comfort you and the family. LaVonne Scott