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Obituary for Marti (Wilcox) Knecht

Marti (Wilcox) Knecht
Edwardsville, IL- Marti (Wilcox) Knecht, 72, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at her daughter’s home with her children by her side.

Marti was born on August 25, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, to Raymond and Gladys (Schulte) Asmus. Her parents preceded her in death. She married Robert “Bob” Wilcox in 1962; they later divorced. He survives and resides in Mascoutah, IL. On June 21, 1994, she married Eldon Knecht. He preceded her in death on January 6th, 2009.

Marti is survived by her two children, Lisa (Don) Bohannon of Godfrey, IL and Dave (Theresa Janssen) Wilcox of Farmington, MN; step-children, Katie (Bruce) Ohrmund of Lorton, VA, Kelly Knecht of Seattle, WA, and Molly (Ted) Haley of Scottsdale, AZ, Greg Knecht of Sacramento, CA, George (Colleen) Knecht of Scottsdale, AZ, and Will and Holly Knecht of Glen Carbon, IL; four grandchildren, Andy (Jessie) Bohannon, Megan (Ashley Dodson) Bohannon, Katie (Jeremy) Dunnagan, and Emma Bohannon; three great-grandchildren, Ellie and Nolan Bohannon and Beau Dunnagan and 9 step-grandchildren. Mom was an only child, but she had many brother and sisters in her cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. All of whom she loved dearly.

In the early ‘70’s, the family moved to Mascoutah where Marti helped her husband Bob run the local Tom Boy Store. After that, she worked as the secretary to the Dean of Students at Mascoutah Community High School for many years. Many a student passed through her doorway on their way to see the Dean. Some laughed, some cried, some got advice, some were taught a lesson or given a gentle nudge, but all were treated equally with care and concern. For a time, mom also wrote a lifestyle column in the County Journals, belonged to the Tuesday Women’s Club, Coached Chearleading at MCHS and helped paint the famed Bi-Centennial Mural in Mascoutah. She loved her time in Mascoutah and made many lifelong friends there. Mom moved to Edwardsville and worked as a secretary for the Illinois Education Association and served as the President of the Secretaries Union before her retirement in 2014.

Marti loved a good chat about anything. Decorating, politics, the universe, you name it. She was a great conversationalist and an even better listener. Everyone was welcome and our front door was always open. Mom was a strong Democrat and a Union supporter. She always pulled for the underdog or the little guy. She loved to garden and work in her yard. She loved to cook, craft, paint, entertaining guest, cheering on the Rams and watching NASCAR and INDY races. Above all else, she loved her family and cherished the time that she was able to spend with them. She was Santa Clause, the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. She touched countless lives with her sincerity and kindness towards others. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She left us too soon.

The family asks that memorial donations, should you choose, be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, BJC Hospice, or the Humane Society of Madison County.

VISITATION: A visitation for Marti will be held on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. at Sunset Hill Funeral Home, 50 Fountain Drive, Glen Carbon, IL, 62234.

FUNERAL: A funeral will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 600 Water St, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Pastor John Shank will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded following services. Private inurment will be held at a later date at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Glen Carbon, IL.

Additional condolences may also be sent to the family through this online guestbook.

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We at Herr and Sunset Hill Funeral Homes are honored to have earned the trust of the Collinsville, Caseyville, and Glen Carbon communities we serve. We are a full-service funeral home, crematory and cemetery and strive to honor every life with a lasting tribute and personalized service.

Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service.

We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family. Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources.

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My family has had to do business with Herr many many times over the last 30 years. I moved out of state nearly a decade ago. Due to the pandemic I am unable to travel home for my uncle's services which was very hard. I called to ask if any virtualization was possible and they made it happen for me. I'm so so appreciative for this; it means the world to me all these miles away.

Krystal M. Henderson

Our family have always used Herr's Funeral Home... Laura was fantastic - Lyle is always great. Even though Ron Hall is in pre-arranging, he made himself available to be with us during the planning.

Judy Griffith

John Schedmerhorn was our arranger and he did a great job. Thank you all very much for everything you all have done for our family.

Christopher Leonard

The staff couldn't have been more professional and understanding, they went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. Lyle was very kind. The staff was very patient with us and all our guests , they tended to all of our needs.

Bruce Mattea