LaVerne ‘Siggie’ Knott, 95, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 2:03 pm, Sunday, February 23, 2025, at R & R Country Care Senior Living, Ruma, Illinois.
She was born to the late Frank and Esther (nee Skidmore) Siegfried on December 8, 1929, in Evansville, Illinois.
LaVerne married James D. Knott on June 15, 1961, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ruma, Illinois; he preceded her in death on December 17, 1995.
She was a homemaker.
LaVerne was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois, and St. Boniface Altar Sodality. She enjoyed playing a round of golf, going to bingo, and spending time with her sister and Barb while playing the machine. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her niece and nephews on the family farm.
Survivors:
1 Sister:Marlene Siegfried Evansville, IL
1 Niece: Jeri Siegfried Evansville, IL
1 Nephew: Jeffrey (Melissa) Siegfried Evansville, IL
4 Nephews & 1 Niece: Brandon Siegfried (Fiancee Bailey Limestall), Emma Siegfried, Jake Siegfried, and Adam Siegfried
Several Cousins and Friends
Funeral Mass:
2:00 pm, Monday, March 3, 2025
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Evansville, Illinois
Officiating:
Fr. Steven Pautler
Msgr. Dennis Schaefer
Interment:
St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery
Evansville, Illinois
Visitation:
Monday – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Evansville, Illinois
Memorials:
St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery Fund
St. Boniface Catholic Church