Bessie "Penny" M. Knorr
February 11, 2014
Bessie “Penny” M. Knorr, 83, was born in Iowa City, Iowa on June 3, 1930, the daughter of James and Agnes Rutledge. She passed away February 11, 2014, at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa.
Bessie enjoyed cooking, flowers and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Saylor Township Fire Department Auxiliary Women’s Group.
Bessie is survived by her son, Gary (Linda) Knorr of North Liberty, IA and daughter, Linda Knorr of Las Vegas, NV; three grandchildren, Kari (Ryan) Lane, Tami (Pete) Diebel and Zach (Jacki) Knorr; five great-grandchildren; and aunt, Minnie Patrick; a host of other family and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean; many aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to DMARC Foot Pantry in loving memory of Bessie.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Ann Rutledge
02/16/2014
Sorry for your families loss, she is in a better place. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Anne, Lynne and family
Judi Manning Mireles
02/15/2014
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Clayton & Andrea Zednichek
02/14/2014
Gary and Linda sorry to hear about aunt Bessie. I always thought a lot of her and your dad. I know grandma Minnie did too. You and your family's have our thoughts prayers and condolences.
Clayton & Andrea Zednichek
Duane and Becky Sytsma
02/13/2014
So sorry for your loss. Moms are such special people. May God hold your hearts and keep you strong. She couldn't be in better hands now. God Bless you and yours!
Dan McCrady
02/13/2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers from the McCrady family.
Delores (Rutledge) Kendall
02/13/2014
Gary, and Linda. So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. Have lots of memories of your mom. Usually have lunch with her when I come back to Iowa. Didn't do that this year. Your mom lived with us Ed and Ielene Rutledge) when she graduated and came to work in Des Moines to work. Thinking of you and your family. Take care. Delores Kendall