Lois Jean McKnelly Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 20, 2022, at the age of 80, Lois Jean McKnelly of Louisville, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Nicholas "Lyle" Bateman and Zola Leona Bateman (Fulk); and her sister Leona "Ruth" Weber. She is survived by: her husband Bill McKnelly of Louisville; her children, Darlene Fatheree (Joe) of Effingham, Marla Gillett (Bob) of Kinmundy and Darrell McKnelly (Lisa) of Louisville; her grandchildren, Taylor Fatheree (Hannah) of Knoxville, Haley Klockenga (Hayden) of Mt. Vernon, Seth Gillett of Kinmundy, Tyler Gillett (Oceana) of Fort Branch, Anna Gillett of Kinmundy, Sarah Gillett of Kinmundy, Emma Gillett of Kinmundy, Lindsey Davis (Zach) of Louisville and Kyle McKnelly (Ashley) of Louisville; and her great grandchildren, Beckham Klockenga, Jase Davis and Grant Davis. She is also survived by great-grandchildren on the way; and a number of nieces and nephews.