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STEELEVILLE, Jonathan Louis Knop, 29, of Steeleville, passed away at10:50 A.M. Friday, July 17, 2009, at his home in Steeleville, IL.
Jonathan was born March 05, 1980 in Chester, Illinois the son of Willard R. Knop and Pamela (Thies) Knop. He married Melissa Korando on February 8, 2009 in Steeleville, IL. Jonathan was a self employed farmer and equipment operator. He was a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Steeleville; Steeleville Chapter of Ducks' Unlimited; Randolph County Farm Bureau; and he was an avid outdoorsman and he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Jonathan enjoyed the beauty of God’s created world. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing and farming (especially making sure his rows were straight). He enjoyed listening to music and singing karaoke. He loved his family and was proud tobe a member of a large, close-knit, extended family. He felt especially blessed to know that his family was going to be further extended in that he and Melissa were going to be parents. He was also blessed with close relationships and many dearfriends who became like his own brothers. During his illness, he learned to appreciate how precious each moment of life is and urged his family and friends to live their lives to the fullest. In affliction, he grew in his personal relationship with Jesus and fell asleep in Jesus trusting in His promise of eternal life in heaven.
Jonathan is survived by his wife Melissa Knop of Steeleville; his father and stepmother, Willard & Elaine Knop of Percy, IL; three sisters, Gail Knop of Steeleville, Cherie (Lance) Barbre of Carmi, IL, and Leslie Duvall of Steeleville; one brother, David Knop of Steeleville; and nieces and nephews, Emily Duvall, Ty and Sloane Barbre.
Jonathan was preceded in death by his mother.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 20, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Steeleville with Rev. Dr. Alan W. Janneke and Seminary Student, Kory Janneke officiating. Burial will follow in Paradise Cemetery in Steeleville.Visitation will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville on Sunday from 4 pm to 8 pm and on Monday from 7:30 am to 3 pm.Arrangements are being handled by Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville. Memorials may be made to Leukemia Foundation,St. Mark's Lutheran Church or a Trust Fund for his Baby.
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