Christine M. Knuffman
Christine M. Knuffman, age 54, of Liberty, died on Thursday, February 19, 2015 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on July 20, 1960 in Quincy, the daughter of Cyril L. & Rita (Schwartz) Knuffman. Chris was a 2nd grade teacher at St. Francis Catholic School for many years. She taught for over 30 years in the parochial school system having also taught in the Mt. Sterling and New Berlin, IL areas. She had received a Bachelor of Arts from Quincy University. Chris was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church.
Chris was an avid reader and was the family photographer. Chris always played a large part in all of her numerous nieces and nephews lives. She was devoted to her mother, living with her and helping to care for her in recent years.
Chris is survived by:
HER MOTHER: Rita Knuffman of Liberty
TEN SIBLINGS: Doris Knuffman of Quincy; Judy Summers and her husband John of Quincy; Rick Knuffman and his wife Holly of Manville, IL; Dennis Knuffman and his wife Tammy of Liberty; Rita Vogelpohl and her husband Mark of Pittsfield; Janice Wiemelt and her husband Kevin of Liberty; Paula Peter and her husband Rob of Liberty; Veronica Cole and her husband Eric of Centreville, VA; Michelle Ehrhardt and her husband Chris of Liberty and Clint Knuffman and his wife Jill of Liberty.
33 NIECES AND NEPHEWS, 31 GREAT-NIECES AND GREAT-NEPHEWS along with an aunt, numerous cousins and other relatives also survive.
Chris was preceded in death by her father, 2 brothers: Cyril D. Knuffman and Joseph L. Knuffman, a sister: Sandra S. Mears, and 2 nephews Adam and Zachary Summers.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 9:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 AM in St. Brigid Catholic Church in Liberty by Father James Wheeler. Interment in St. Brigid Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy with a rosary to be said at 7:00 PM. Memorials may be made to UNICEF, the American Cancer Society or to St. Francis Catholic School.
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Veronica,
We have been praying continuously since we heard of the passing of your sister. God has taken your sister under his wing to bless her with eternal peace in heaven. She has not left us for she will always be in our memories and hearts. Our prayers will continue as we ask God to bless you and your wonderful family and to give you all the strength and courage you need in this very sad and difficult time.
Our condolences to you and your family.
With Love the Meresie Family
Veronica,
We have been praying continually since we heard of your sister’s (Chris) passing. GOD has taken your sister in his wing to bless her with enteral peace in Heaven.
She has not left us, but she is always in our memory and hearts. Our prayer will continue as we ask GOD to bless you and your wonderful family and to give you the Strength and Courage you need in this very sad and difficult time.
Our condolence to you & your family!
Hiwet, Meresie, Harnet, Daniel, & Yodet!
Veronica, Michelle, Paula and Knuffman Family, So sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your sister but I am sure she was as kind and gentle as you girls are. May you find peace in the memories you have of her. You have my prayers.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of Christine’s family and friends. She was a beautiful person with a memorable smile and laughter.
She was kind and generous of heart. I taught with her at St. Mary’s in Mt. Sterling and we were so blessed by her presence as well as her quiet and devoted leadership.
Chris is in my thoughts and prayers. I hope her family and friends find peace in the future.
My heartfelt sympathy to you. I taught 16 years with Chris at St. Mary,s School in Mt. Sterling. We were always next door or across the hall from one another. She was so very dedicated to her calling and to her family. She was so fun to be with. We enjoyed many long talks and laughed together. Chris was just a beautiful person. I am so sad she had to go so young. I’m sure she is with the Lord now. She was an angel on earth and now has gone home just like she taught so many little ones to believe. May you find comfort in that belief.