Joanne Carol Knudson

Joanne Carol Knudson, 90, of Morris passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Arcadia Care of Morris with family by her side.
Born May 14, 1934 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Melvin and Edna (Larson) Johnson. She graduated from Yorkville High School. She married Keith Knudson July 7th, 1962 at the Plattville Lutheran Church. They lived in rural Plattville/Newark area for all of their married life. She received her teaching degree from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. She was an elementary school teacher for first grade at Yorkville Elementary Grade School and taught second grade at Newark Grade School.
She is survived by her loving husband Keith; her daughter Sara (Michael) Funk of Newark, IL; her grandsons Connor (Katie) Funk; Mason (Autumn) Funk; Parker Funk; and Owen Funk; and her great granddaughters Zoey and Oakley. She is also survived by her sisters Marguerite (deceased Hank) Sing of Wisconsin; and Janet (Stan) Bretthauer of Yorkville, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She was a member of the Plattville Lutheran Church. She enjoyed helping her dad and husband on the farm, watching the Chicago Cubs, and especially spending time with her family.
Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 11 am at the Plattville Lutheran Church with Reverend Bret L. Reedy officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9:30 am until the time of the service at the church. Interment will follow at ALNC in Elwood, IL.
Fruland Funeral Home, 121 West Jefferson Street, in Morris, IL, is in charge of funeral arrangements. For more information, call the funeral home at 815-942-0700 or sign the online guestbook at www.frulandfuneralhome.com .