Donna Knoll

September 12, 1943 - February 6, 2015

Donna Knoll, 91, of Lindenwood died on February 6, 2015. She was born July 17, 1923 in Rochelle, Illinois. United in marriage to Roy Knoll on June 24, 1943; Roy and Donna celebrated their 69th Anniversary a few months before his passing on September 12, 2012. She was raised on her family farm during the Depression and served as a nurse's aide during WWII. She later worked by Roy's side on their family dairy farm where she assisted in all areas of the operation. Donna had a gentle spirit, and was genuinely a sweet and kind woman. She saw the best in everyone and never spoke negatively about people she encountered. She loved her family, and took great interest in her great-grandchildren and their activities. Donna relished every minute of living in the country, watching for birds and other wild life. She could often be found on her golf cart with a dog by her side looking at the flowers in her beautiful gardens. She is survived by her sons, John (Joane), Larry (Sharon) and Jim (Gloria) Knoll; 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Virginia Klegg, Coralie Guilford, Walter Beydler, and Charles Beylder. Celebration of Donna's Life will be on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services, 1340 South Alpine Rd. Rockford - at Colonial Village. Visitation at 5:30 p.m. until the time of service. Rev. Steven Ramsden will officiate. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.graceFH.com.