Submitted by: Dan Rich

Mary E. Knepp

Oct. 11, 1911 - July 2, 2008

South Bend Tribune 7/4/2008

NORTH LIBERTY - Mary E. Knepp, 96, of North Liberty passed away at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2008, in her home. She was born October 11, 1911, in Lakeville, to William and Pearl (Sousley) Smith. On October 14, 1930, in Lakeville, IN, she married Russell Knepp, who preceded her in death on July 14, 1991. Mrs. Knepp is survived by two sons, John Knepp of North Liberty, IN and Eldon R. (Bernice) Knepp of South Bend, IN; seven grandchildren, Karen (Bill) Rose, Beth (Scott) Schmitt, Jack (Jackie) Knepp, Mickey, Jeff and Dan Knepp, and Jill (Chuck) Holmquest; 11 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Arlene Cohee of North Liberty and Anna Richard of Pierceton; also survive her. A daughter-in-law, Mary Knepp; two sisters, Iona and Blanche Hummel; and two brothers, Clarence and Earl Smith preceded her in death. Mrs. Knepp was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of the Riley Women's Club, an active member of the Farm Bureau and St. Joseph Home Economics Club and a former member of the County Choir. Mrs. Knepp played the piano and organ at church, where she was the pianist for many years.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in the Palmer Funeral Home, 314 S. Michigan St., Lakeville. Rev. Wayne Joyner will officiate. Burial will follow in Fair Cemetery, North Liberty. Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2008, in the funeral home. Contributions may be offered to a charity of the donor's choice.