1938
Mary
2014
Mary Claire Knudsen
March 23, 1938 — December 3, 2014
Mary C. Knudsen, 76, of Humboldt, passed away December 3, 2014 at Paula J. Baber Hospice House in Fort Dodge. A private family memorial service will be held at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church followed by a public visitation and reception from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday in the fellowship hall of the church. The Mason-Lindhart Funeral Home of Humboldt is in charge of arrangements.
Mary is survived by her husband, Jerry Knudsen of Humboldt; her children, Elizabeth (Rudi Schadt) Knudsen of Sea Cliff, NY, Kris Knudsen of Des Moines, IA, James (Deb Stein) Knudsen of Long Island City, NY, and Sara Knudsen of San Francisco, CA; and grandchildren, Thomas Lichliter and Cassandra Schadt. Her parents preceded her in death.
Mary Claire Linnan, the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Hillblink) Linnan, was born March 23, 1938 at La Mars, Iowa. Following the death of her father, the family relocated from their farm and settled in Eagle Grove when Mary was eight years old. Mary received her education at Eagle Grove and graduated with the class of 1956. She attended Clark College before transferring to the University of Iowa. It was while at the U of I that she met Jerry Knudsen who was also from Eagle Grove. The couple was united in marriage on October 24, 1959 at Eagle Grove. They made their home briefly in Iowa City before moving to Davenport. After three years, they returned to Eagle Grove then to Humboldt in 1968 where they established the family’s real estate business. After raising her 4 children, Mary took a position with the Fort Dodge Messenger. She then became the head of Adult Basic Education for Iowa Central Community College where she helped many adults attain their High school diploma. She retired in 2003.
Mary was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt. She loved the time she spent with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was a voracious reader and loved to discuss politics. She enjoyed her many book club friends and in later years, discovered the YMCA in Fort Dodge. She loved good food, prodigious shopping, and great shoes.
Mary is survived by her husband, Jerry Knudsen of Humboldt; her children, Elizabeth (Rudi Schadt) Knudsen of Sea Cliff, NY, Kris Knudsen of Des Moines, IA, James (Deb Stein) Knudsen of Long Island City, NY, and Sara Knudsen of San Francisco, CA; and grandchildren, Thomas Lichliter and Cassandra Schadt. Her parents preceded her in death.
Mary Claire Linnan, the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Hillblink) Linnan, was born March 23, 1938 at La Mars, Iowa. Following the death of her father, the family relocated from their farm and settled in Eagle Grove when Mary was eight years old. Mary received her education at Eagle Grove and graduated with the class of 1956. She attended Clark College before transferring to the University of Iowa. It was while at the U of I that she met Jerry Knudsen who was also from Eagle Grove. The couple was united in marriage on October 24, 1959 at Eagle Grove. They made their home briefly in Iowa City before moving to Davenport. After three years, they returned to Eagle Grove then to Humboldt in 1968 where they established the family’s real estate business. After raising her 4 children, Mary took a position with the Fort Dodge Messenger. She then became the head of Adult Basic Education for Iowa Central Community College where she helped many adults attain their High school diploma. She retired in 2003.
Mary was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt. She loved the time she spent with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was a voracious reader and loved to discuss politics. She enjoyed her many book club friends and in later years, discovered the YMCA in Fort Dodge. She loved good food, prodigious shopping, and great shoes.
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