By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Friday, January 18, 2019

    10 a.m. to 12 noon

    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home

    West Salem, IL

  • Service

    Friday, January 18, 2019

    12 noon

    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home

    West Salem, IL

    Burial with Military Rites to follow at Little Wabash Cemetery

  • Full Obituary

    George A. Knackmuhs, 76, of West Salem, IL, passed from this life to the next on January 11, 2019 at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceville, IL.

    He was born May 27, 1942 in Olney, IL, the son of Anna (Read) and Richard Knackmuhs. He married Judith Dickerson on August 2, 1986 at Little Wabash Church, and she preceded him in death on August 21, 1990.

    George was an Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a farmer, and a harness horse owner. He was very involved in racing. In fact, it was his life!

    He is survived by one sister, Sharon Gardner, one niece, and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife and his parents.

    Visitation will be held Friday, January 18, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon at Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home in West Salem. The funeral service will begin at noon at the funeral home with burial to follow at Little Wabash Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted at the graveside.

    Family and friends are asked to dress casual for the service.

    Fond memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of West Salem is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

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2 Condolences
 
  1. Stan &Kathy Obrecht / January 16, 2019 at 7:55 am

    So sorry for your loss

  2. Micheal W. Engelmeier / January 16, 2019 at 8:29 am

    Sharon
    I’m so sorry to hear about George, I enjoyed our many visits when he would attend services. He, and Mark Curtis had many conversations about Amish pies, which were very entertaining. I know his last years were very difficult for him, but is now at peace and I’m sure that is comforting.

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