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Geraldine Knippen Obituary

Knippen, Geraldine M. (nee Schmitt), age 81, formerly of Barrington and born in Wheaton, beloved wife of the late Kenneth, loving mother of Lisa (Waylon) Manns and Jerry Hill, dear grandmother of Jerry, Carl, Brenda, Johnny, Michael, Nicholas and Garrett, great-grandmother of two, fond sister of Robert (Carol) and Ray (Pat) Schmitt and the late Betty (the late Dick) McKaney. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 7 p.m., at Willams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, (1 blk. East of Naperville Rd.). Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m., to St. Mark Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Michael Cemetery. Funeral info: 630-668-0016

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 7 to May 8, 2005.

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Lisa Manns

May 14, 2005

My Mother was my best friend. After Dad past away, it was as if it were she and I against the world. All thoughts, prayers and sentiments that have been passed on are much appreciated by my family. Thank you to those who sent flowers, memorials, and of course all of the thoughts and prayers. I know that she and Daddy are very happy together now.

Kathy Miller

May 10, 2005

She cared much, suffered much and will be missed by many.

Kathy Miller (ex-daughter-in-law)

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