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Monday, May 19, 2014
Knoche, Brenda F.
Brenda F. Knoche, 63, of Wheatland, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at Hope Lutheran Church-Dixon, by Pastor Shelly Nelson. Burial: St. Paul's Cemetery, Wheatland. Visitation: 9 a.m. to service time Monday at the church.
Born July 6, 1950, in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Marvin and Francis Jones, she married Loren Knoche on Nov. 7, 1970. They later divorced.
Brenda was a loving mother and grandmother and was a young at heart, spirited, fun loving woman.
She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
Brenda liked the outdoors, was an avid shopper and had her own unique style, spirit and heart for life.
Survivors include her daughters, Leah (Steve) Berry of Newark, Texas and Lindsey (Chad) Schwab of Wheatland; grandchildren, Walker and Grace Berry and Tristan Hrabak; brothers and sisters; and nieces and nephews.
Online condolences: www.chapmanfh.com
Published Oct. 12, 2013 in The Gazette