Donald James Knudson
( July 11, 1928 – June 03, 2023 )
Donald James Knudson, 94, of Ottawa, formerly of Marseilles, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Pleasant View Lutheran Home.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Rev. Duane Kaufman and Rev. Megan Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa.
He was born July 11, 1928, in Ottawa, to Clifford T. and Maude (Houchin) Knudson. On December 28, 1958, he married Jo Allois of Benton, IL who survives.
Donald was a member of the Marseilles United Methodist Church. He attended Gage Grade School, and he was a graduate from the class of 1947 of Marseilles High School. Donald served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War between 1950-1952 and was a member of the Marseilles American Legion Post # 235 and the Marseilles VFW Post # 5506. He was employed by the Marseilles Telephone Company for thirty years until his retirement. He served on the school board and recreation board. Donald was an avid Chicago White Sox fan and loved playing softball, bowling, and gardening.
He is survived by his wife, Jo; his two sons, Dr. Gregory (Michele) Knudson and Dr. Gary (Kendra) Knudson; his five grandchildren, Nicholas (Alexa) Knudson, Garrett Knudson, and Matthew Knudson, Kailyn (Andrew) Frost, and William Knudson; and his four great-grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, and seven brothers.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to the Marseilles United Methodist Church or The Parkinson’s Foundation.
Donald has been laid to rest in the Garden of Prayer at Oakwood Memorial Park.
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