Fern Knecht

September 21, 2022 at 7:58 p.m.
Fern Knecht
Fern Knecht

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Fern M. Baney Knecht succumbed to her recent illness on September 12, 2022, in Rushville. She had lived most of her 95 years in Brookville as an active mother of 5, caregiver for many young children, P.E. assistant at St. Michael's School, where she was known for her jump-roping skills, and for her friendliness at Dairy Queen/Dairy Cottage. 

She was an avid Bingo competitor, frequent walker, and meticulous housekeeper. 

She is survived by children Marsha (Joel) Nathan, Jacqueline (Robert) Fox, Steven (Barb) Knecht, David (Michelle) Knecht; 14 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. They will all miss her dearly. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings, her husband, Wm. (Frank) Knecht, and her son, Dale (Connie) Knecht.

Family and friends visited from 4 till 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.  

Pastor Ladona Webb of St. Thomas Lutheran Church will officiate the Funeral Services Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, 10:00 a.m., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville.  Burial will follow in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Knecht family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .
(Paid obituary)

Fern M. Baney Knecht succumbed to her recent illness on September 12, 2022, in Rushville. She had lived most of her 95 years in Brookville as an active mother of 5, caregiver for many young children, P.E. assistant at St. Michael's School, where she was known for her jump-roping skills, and for her friendliness at Dairy Queen/Dairy Cottage. 

She was an avid Bingo competitor, frequent walker, and meticulous housekeeper. 

She is survived by children Marsha (Joel) Nathan, Jacqueline (Robert) Fox, Steven (Barb) Knecht, David (Michelle) Knecht; 14 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. They will all miss her dearly. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings, her husband, Wm. (Frank) Knecht, and her son, Dale (Connie) Knecht.

Family and friends visited from 4 till 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.  

Pastor Ladona Webb of St. Thomas Lutheran Church will officiate the Funeral Services Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, 10:00 a.m., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville.  Burial will follow in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Knecht family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .
(Paid obituary)

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