Mary Jane Knuckles

Mary Jane Knuckles obituary, Marissa, IL

Mary Jane Knuckles

Mary Knuckles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Tilden on Mar. 12, 2025.

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Mary Jane (née, Hunter) Knuckles, 58, of Tilden, IL; born on July 10, 1966, in East St. Louis, IL, the daughter of James and Rosemary (née, Dayton) Hunter; passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at her home.
Mary loved solving crossword puzzles and enjoyed spending time watching TV and reading books. She was a collector of many porcelain knick-knacks and loved her dear dogs and cats.
She is survived by her loving husband – Larry Knuckles of Tilden, IL to whom she married in 1992 (celebrating a beautiful 32 years together); one son – Larry (spouse, Angela) Knuckles, Jr.; one stepson – Matthew Lee (spouse, Marsha) of AR; one granddaughter – Julian Knuckles; and four brothers – William Hunter of Sparta, IL, Mark (spouse, Carol) Hunter of TN, Larry Hunter of WI, and James Hunter of Belleville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.heilschuessler.com.
Her wishes were to be cremated and no services will be held at this time.
Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Tilden, IL is in charge of arrangements

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