KNUDSON

Marjorie L. Knudson, 92, of Rockford and formerly of Celin and Alma, Mich., died at 11:37 a.m. Sunday, January 31, 2010, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford.

She was born August 22, 1917, the daughter of the late Luther E. and Olive (DeWitt) Haney. In August 1942, she married Keith Knudson, who preceded her in death on June 24, 1983.

Survivors include a son, Max Keith (Glenda) Knudson of Vero Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Robert Thompson of Rockford.

A daughter, Gail Joyce Thompson; and four sisters, Gladys and Myrtle Haney, who died in infancy, Hildred Hamilton and Doris Trip, also preceded her in death.

A memorial service will be conducted over Memorial Day weekend in Alma, Mich., at the convenience of the family, with the Rev. Allan Brown officiating. Burial will be in Alma Cemetery in Alma, Mich.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, February 4, at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home in Rockford.

Preferred memorials: Coldwater United Methodist Church.

Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at ketchamripleyfh@embarqmail.com.