Hudson - Sondra Kay Knobloch, 78, of Hudson, passed away at 9:01 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Advocate BroMenn Medical center in Normal.
Her funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bloomington with Pastor Peter Weeks officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday and one hour prior to the service, both at the church.
Interment will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington. Memorials may be directed to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, McLean County 4-H Foundation or Advocate BroMenn Hospice. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.
Sondra was born on December 7, 1939 in Bloomington, a daughter to Floyd and Ruth M. Martens Sakemiller. She married Willis Laesch on April 24, 1960, in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on July 14, 1973. She married Gerald A. Knobloch on November 22, 1978 in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2011.
Surviving are her children, Laurie (Steve) Kimball of Normal and Greg (Patti) Laesch of Anaheim, CA; grandchildren, Jake and Abby Kimball, both of Normal.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson Joe Kimball and brother Rodney Sakemiller.
Sondra was a beloved daughter, wife, mom, grandma and mother-in-law. She never missed an opportunity to go to one of Jake or Abby's activities, performances or games. As a Unit 5 secretary she routinely went 'above and beyond' for the elementary kids at her grade school. She loved to sew, bake, and cook large meals for others, especially for her family on holidays.
Sondra helped others on countless occasions. Those who called her a friend were numerous and she could hardly walk into a restaurant or store without running into a friend. She had a strong faith in God and despite her illness the past five years, she told everyone she was 'too blessed to be stressed'.
Visitation
MAY
22.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
1822 E. Lincoln St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Visitation
MAY
23.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
1822 E. Lincoln St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
Funeral Service
MAY
23.
11:00 AM (CDT)
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
1822 E. Lincoln St.
Bloomington, IL 61701
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