Winnie Knoll's Obituary
Winnie R. Knoll, age 87, of Spring Lake, Michigan went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 6, 2017. She was born January 14, 1930 in Cicero, Illinois to William and Rose (Tholen) Venema, married Clarence Knoll on October 21, 1950 in Cicero, Illinois. He passed away on April 10, 1996.
Winnie graduated from Chicago Christian High School in 1947. She moved from Illinois to Spring Lake 1964 and had been employed by Grand Transformers in Grand Haven. Winnie was a member of Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church, a member of the Lydia Bible Study and a former choir member. She was an active resident of Liberty Woods. She enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Her survivors include three sons: Ken (Sharon) Knoll of New Hudson, MI, Robert (Carol) Knoll of Lake Ann, MI, and Ronald Knoll of Spring Lake; grandchildren: Chris (Kelly), Kyle (Kristin), Adam, Ross (Michelle) Knoll, Kari (Daren) LoPiccolo, Ryan Obcamp, Laura (Matt) Prevo, and Chelsea (John) Kaminski; great-grandchildren: Zachary, Hailey, Katelynn, Jacob and Andrew Knoll, Donovin LoPiccolo, John, Jr. and Jayce Kaminksi; brother, Dr. William (Lois) Venema, sisters-in-law, Jane (Larry) Hager and Ann Rozema; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence; grandson, Eric Knoll; sister, Grace (Fred) Vanderschaaf, brother, Alfred Venema; twin sister, Theresa (Wayne) Veldman, sisters-in-law, Shirley Venema, Sue (Clarence) Maatman; brothers-in-law, George Knoll and Norm Rozema.
At Winnie’s request, there will be a private interment, and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Drew Sweetman officiating. Family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to the service at church. Memorials may be given to Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church or Spectrum Hospice. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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