Obituaries

Malita M. Knebel

January 23, 1952 to July 21, 2015

ROYAL CENTER - Malita M. Knebel, 63, of Star City passed away at 5:20 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac.

Born Jan. 23, 1952 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Cleo J. (Sutton) Knebel.

Survivors include brother, Rev. Lyle Knebel of Colby, Kansas, sister, Cloretta K. Rausch (Larry) of Winamac and several nieces and nephews.  She is also survived by many friends.

She was also preceded in death by brothers, Loren Knebel and Carl Knebel and sister, Shirley Good.

Ms. Knebel retired from Pulaski White Rural Telephone Company in Winamac where she worked as an accountant for 40 years. She was a member of Star City United Methodist Church and Star City Lion’s Club.  She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing basketball and softball in her younger years.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday at at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 24, at the funeral home with Rev. Lyle Knebel officiating. Burial will be at Victor Chapel Cemetery in Star City.

Sign the online guest book or leave condolence for the Knebel family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com