Francis Knode, Jr.
April 27, 2013
Francis Knode, Jr., 43, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013.
Francis was born February 3, 1970, in Des Moines, to Francis, Sr., and Sharon (Baker) Knode. He enjoyed fishing and Tae Kwon Do, and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye, Iowa Cubs, and Chicago Cubs fan. Francis was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
Francis is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Maria; parents, Francis and Sharon Knode; brothers, Paul and Kenny; grandmother, Betty Baker; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Aaron Baker; uncle, Lloyd Baker; grandparents, Harley and Gleneva Knode; and his father-in-law, Roberto Del Rosario.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove Avenue in Des Moines. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, at the church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Patt Riggins
05/02/2013
Maria, Ginny, Marco and family members
My prayers are with you, all of you. May knowing Jr is in heaven ease the pain of missing him here.
Ma Bolen
05/02/2013
Maria & Ginny and all the family,
My heart goes out to you. I have no words, just arms to hold you and tears to cry with you.
Hold onto God and your friends, neither will let you down.
Tom and Kristen Breese
05/01/2013
We are very sorry to hear about your loss.
Heather Siek
05/01/2013
Knode family: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. sorry to hear of Jr's passing. i enjoyed the years that we worked together at Deezee..
Lori Celsi
05/01/2013
Maria and family - I'm so sorry to hear of Jr's passing. I will be thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers.