Lorraine E. Knebel, age 88 of Highland, IL, died Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Highland, IL. She was born March 22, 1926, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (nee Siska) Imhof. On July 07, 2012, she married Maurice J. Knebel who survives. She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ. She was also a member of Highland and Grantfork Senior Citizens. She worked at Woolworth’s 5 & 10 cents Store, Baby Shoe Factory in St. Louis, F & E Food Store, Men’s Hat Factory, Oak Manufacturing at Crystal Lake, IL, Machine Shop in St. Louis. Lived in Collinsville, moved to Highland in 1970. Enjoyed dancing, traveling, playing cards (Rummy, Euchre and Poker Club), growing flowers and doing housework. She had wintering in Arizona for 14-15 years. Survivors include : Husband – Maurice J. Knebel, Highland, IL Son – Jerry R. (Kathy) Lagerman, Scottsdale, AZ Son – Ronald A. (Ellen) Lagerman, Chandler, AZ Step Son – Kent A. (Cheryl) Knebel, Pocahontas, IL Step Daughter – Kelly K. (Rodney) Knackstedt, Alhambra, IL Step Daughter – Kerri L. (Todd) Reilson, Highland, IL Step Son – Kem M. Knebel, Highland, IL Grandchildren – 3 Great-Grandchildren – Several Step-Grandchildren – Numerous Step Great Grandchildren – Several She was preceded in death by : Father – Joseph Imhof, Highland, IL Mother – Marie Imhof nee Siska Sister – Bernice Klund Brother – Joseph Imhof Sister – Marie Dobler Brother – Robert Imhof Brother – Donald Imhof Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 23, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Christopher W. Hill officiating. Interment will be at Keystone Cemetery in Saint Jacob, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Evangelical United Church of Christ.
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