Catherine Genevive Knoll
Mass of Christian burial celebrating the live of Catherine Genevive Knoll, age 96, of Holdingford, will be at 11 AM on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Church of All Saints – St. Hedwig in Holdingford. Father John Paul Knopik will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Catherine passed away peacefully at the Sterling Park Nursing Home on Monday evening. There will be a visitation after 10 AM until the time of service at the church. Arrangements are being made with Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, Holdingford.
Catherine was born on April 25, 1917 to John and Frances (Dzieweczynski) Kociemba in Holdingford. She had five siblings and attended the local country school. On September 27, 1938 she married Albert Knoll in Holdingford and together they had four daughters. Catherine spent her life caring for her family and was comfortable with a homey life. She enjoyed visiting relatives and friends and would play cards wherever she went. Catherine liked to crochet, quilt, and spend time gardening. She was an excellent cook who made hot dishes and comfort food. Catherine was a past member of Christian mothers and a member of St. Hedwig’s Parish.
Catherine is survived by her daughters Darlene (James) Schwegel, Waite Park; Joan Hengel, St. Joseph; 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; as well as many other family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years Albert, who passed away August 12, 1972; her parents John and Francis Kociemba; her daughters Lucille and Beatrice Knoll; her brothers Dom, Clem, and Pete Kociemba; and her sisters Clara Anderson and Ann Banich.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-