Laverne "Siggie" Knott

LAVERNE “SIGGIE” KNOTT , 95, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 2:03 pm, Sunday, February 23, 2025, at R & R Country Care Senior Living, Ruma, Illinois.

She was born to the late Frank and Esther (nee Skidmore) Siegfried on December 8, 1929, in Evansville, Illinois.

LaVerne married James D. Knott on June 15, 1961, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ruma, Illinois; he preceded her in death on December 17, 1995.

She was a homemaker.

LaVerne was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Illinois, and St. Boniface Altar Sodality. She enjoyed playing a round of golf, going to bingo, and spending time with her sister and Barb while playing the machine. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her niece and nephews on the family farm.

Survivors:

1 Sister: Marlene Siegfried  Evansville, IL

1 Niece: Jeri Siegfried Evansville, IL

1 Nephew: Jeffrey (Melissa) Siegfried Evansville, IL

4 Nephews & 1 Niece: Brandon Siegfried (Fiancee Bailey Limestall), Emma Siegfried, Jake Siegfried, and Adam Siegfried

Several Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband, 1 Brother – Lloyd (Alice) Siegfried, 1 Niece – Jan Elizabeth Siegfried and 2 Nephews – Joseph                                                  Siegfried and John Siegfried

Funeral Mass:

2:00 pm, Monday, March 3, 2025

St. Boniface Catholic Church, Evansville, Illinois

Officiating:

Fr. Steven Pautler

Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Interment:

St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery

Evansville, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

St. Boniface Catholic Church, Evansville, Illinois

Memorials:

St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery Fund

St. Boniface Catholic Church