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Linda Ann Knecht
April 19, 1951 - January 14, 2016

Linda Ann Knecht

Linda Ann Knecht
Apr 19, 1951 - Jan 14, 2016

Linda Ann Knecht
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Linda Knecht, age 64, of Ames died at the Israel Family Hospice House on January 14, 2016 in Ames. A gathering of friends and family will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church with an 11:00 a.m. memorial service at the church to follow.
Linda was born April 19, 1951 in Waterville, Maine the daughter of Charles and Jacqueline Markee. The family moved to Ohio and later settled in Tama, Iowa where she graduated from South Tama High School. She met Dave Knecht and the couple later married on July 17, 1971 in Toledo, Iowa. They both attended Iowa State University, where they earned their degrees. Following graduation, she worked for Iowa State University in several different areas ending her career in the Telecommunications Department before going on long term disability in 1996. She was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Linda enjoyed reading, woodworking, gardening, and art of all kinds. She also loved traveling, especially to Lake Powell and hiking the Grand Canyon, the Rockies, and Tetons.
She is survived by her husband, Dave Knecht of Ames and a son, Bryan Knecht of Cedar Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.
Memorials may be directed to the Israel Family Hospice House or Story County Animal Shelter.
Online condolences may directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Becky (McComas) Sarabia on Jan 20, 2016

CandleWords cannot express the sorrow I feel in Linda's passing. We shared so much during these last years. We spent countless hours talking about every subject one could imagine. Linda always reminded me that my ideas got us into trouble. I reminded her it was our redheaded spiritedness that got us into trouble. Linda laughed easily at the crazy things we did. Her smile lit up any room she walked into. She loved her family. She loved her cat. She loved her art. She loved the outdoors and hiking in the Colorado mountains and Arizona. She loved being Catholic. We called each other sister. Linda was a beautiful in every way. Her light will continue to shine brightly, in Brian and Dave, and those of us who knew her and loved her.
Hellen Keller once said the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Linda will always be a part of me. I have felt her with my heart.

Peggy (McCall )Douglas on Jan 18, 2016

CandleA beautiful lady inside and out. Linda was a classmate through high school, and I remember her always having a smile on her face. I was able to see her at our 45 year class reunion in 2014. Rest in Peace Linda..

Peg & Dave Frushour on Jan 16, 2016

CandleDave, Bryan and family, I am so sorry to hear of Linda's passing. She fought so hard and so long. Sure wish we could all have been together at least one more time. I've smiled a lot since hearing this news - we had some crazy times together...peach fuzzes, bowling, softball, and "Working in a Coal Mine". Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. I wish I could be with you. LOVE YOU!

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19
Tuesday
St Cecilia Catholic Church
2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM


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Jan
19
Tuesday
St Cecilia Catholic Church
2900 Hoover Ave
Ames, IA 50010
11:00 AM


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