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Marian Knupp Obituary

Marian Knupp, formerly of Berwyn, was born October 23, 1910 in Chicago to William and Matilda (nee Kadlec) Gorski. She passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Lutheran Home and Services in Arlington Heights. Mrs. Knupp was a comptometer operator for Western Electric in Cicero until her retirement in 1967. She was involved with PTA when her children were in school. She loved to cook and was known for her "Holland Horns" Pastry, and she was an avid Bridge player. Marian loved to "celebrate" with her family monthly, and if she could, weekly. She was very close to her sisters, Lucille and Emily, and all three sisters lived to be 100 years old. Marian loved her family and was loved by all. She is survived by her son, Robert (Judith) Knupp of Kildeer; her grandchildren, Darin (Elke) Knupp, Loreen (Jerry) Muzik, Stephanie (Wyeth) Ridgway, and Stephan Clark; her great-grandchildren, Andre Knupp, and Lauren and Avery Ridgway; and her nephew, Bill Bock. Marian is preceded in death by her husband Emil Knupp; daughter, Ruth (Ken) Clark; her sisters, Lucille Brinker, and Emily Bock; and her parents. Visitation from 3:00 PM until time of Funeral Service at 7:00 PM, Sunday, November 28, 2010 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights. Entombment is at Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the First Congregational Church of Berwyn, 6500 W. 34th St., Berwyn, IL 60402. Funeral information and condolences www.GlueckertFH.com or 847-253-0168

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Published by East Cook Life on Nov. 25, 2010.

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