Jacque S. Knies, 93, Jasper

Jacque S. Knies, 93, of Jasper, passed away at 4:12 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021, in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. 

Jacque was born in Vincennes on October 21, 1927, to Cyril and Ethel (Jansen) Egloff.  

She married Andrew A. Knies on April 19, 1951, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana. He preceded her in death on January 17, 1961. 

She was a 1945 graduate of Jasper High School. She was a homemaker and member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana. She enjoyed working in the yard, reading, and word puzzles. 

She is survived by three children, Suzanne (Dave) Hurst of Jasper, Phil (Marcia) Knies of Jasper, Christine (Mike) Duncan of Bristol, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Emily Jarrett and Alex Hurst, Andrea Rohleder, Abby Giesler, and Andrew Knies, Christopher Duncan, Sarah Bostrom, and Molly Duncan; 13 great-grandchildren. 

Preceding her in death besides her husband, are her lifelong companion, David Schmitt, and one sister Rosemary Brescher. 

Private services will be held. 

Memorial contributions to Precious Blood Catholic Church or to a favorite charity. 

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.