Harvey L. Knavel Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Harvey L. Knavel Jr. of Burr Oak, Michigan, born in Sturgis, Michigan, who passed away on November 26, 2020 at the age of 59. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Janet Louise Knavel (Ballard). He is survived by: his father Harvey Lee Knavel, Sr. of Sturgis; his sister Bambi Herman (Bill Eckhardt) of Sturgis; his close friend Lori Gilbo of Burr Oak; his daughter Amanda Gilbo of Sturgis; his aunt Karan Taylor of Indianapolis; and also Sheryl Benjamin of Sturgis. He is also survived by several step-brothers and step-sisters.
Due to the current conditions with the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions of gatherings a memorial service celebrating and honoring the life of Harvey Lee Knavel, Jr. will be held at a later date to be announced.
Memorial donations would be appreciated to the Hackman Family Funeral Homes, P.O. Box 9, Sturgis, MI 49091 or the St. Joseph County Animal Control, 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI 49032.
