Lois June Knouff, 80, Warsaw, passed away at 4:40 a.m. Nov. 6, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born June 27, 1935, in Kosciusko County, to Edward and Edith Anglemeyer Ummel. On June 25, 1955, she was united in marriage to Arlo H. Knouff. They made their home in Warsaw, until the early 1960s when they moved to Long Beach, Calif., where her husband, Arlo, worked for Douglas Aircraft. In 1963 they moved St. Louis, Mo., and he began working for McDonald Aircraft. He retired in 1991 so they move back to Noble County, to retire at the family farm. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, latch hook, cross stitch, needle point and painting. Surviving are three children: Brenda Ward and Roger Knouff, both of Noble County; Bruce Knouff, Warsaw; two granddaughters, Elizabeth (and spouse Matthew) Ward Allen and Hailey Knouff; and two sisters, Phyllis Swick, Columbia City, and Joan Kirkham, Green Castle. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and a sister. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Chaplain Bob Jarboe officiating. Burial will be in Salem Cemetery, Wilmot. Calling is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel. ***** Memorials to Etna Community Church, Etna. Condolences via www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
