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Karen Kay Waring Knippling

Birth	:	15 Jan 1940 Miller, Hand County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	25 Mar 2011 Wessington, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Placidus Catholic Cemetery, Gann Valley, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.1808600, -99.0566800
Description	:	Karen Kay Knippling, 71 of Wessington, SD courageously gave up her final fight on Friday, March 25, 2011 at her home in Wessington, SD with her family at her side. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 at the Wessington Auditorium with Fr. Chester Murtha officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 29 from 5:00-7:30 with a 7:30 scripture service all at the Wessington Auditorium. Burial will be at the Duncan Catholic Cemetery at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Karen was born January 15, 1940 in Miller, SD to Myron & Lila (Arbogast) Waring. She attended grade school at... Read More	Karen Kay Knippling, 71 of Wessington, SD courageously gave up her final fight on Friday, March 25, 2011 at her home in Wessington, SD with her family at her side. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 at the Wessington Auditorium with Fr. Chester Murtha officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 29 from 5:00-7:30 with a 7:30 scripture service all at the Wessington Auditorium. Burial will be at the Duncan Catholic Cemetery at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Karen was born January 15, 1940 in Miller, SD to Myron & Lila (Arbogast) Waring. She attended grade school at Lincoln school and graduated from Miller High School. Karen married Francis Knippling on November 16, 1957 in Stephan, SD. They were ranchers their entire married life and she helped develop a top quality Quarter horse program. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed sewing for family and friends. Karen could accomplish anything she set her mind to including pursuing a career with the Fabulous Fabrics Company. While raising her family, Karen still made time for many organizations such as the SD Quarter Horse Association and the SD Racing Horse Association and held positions with both. Francis and Karen were avid members of the South Dakota Rodeo Association. She was the executive secretary for many years and later the publicity director. She also served as the executive secretary for Mid-States Rodeo Association. She enjoyed spending time with her family and attending rodeos with her husband and visiting with her rodeo friends, as they were the champions in her life. Karen was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wessington, SD. Grateful for having shared her life are her husband and best friend of 53 years, Francis Knippling of Wessington: children, Brenda (David) Reis, Oacoma, SD, Rocky (Donna) Knippling, Chamberlain, SD, Karla (Doug) Hofhenke, Huron, SD, Roxanne (Barry) Holm, Forbes, ND, Barry (Sherri) Knippling, Chamberlain, SD, Shannon (Scott) Dirk, Vale, SD. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and sisters, Sherris (Delmar) Harrell, Tualatin, OR, Sheila (Richard) Moore, Brinnon, WA. She was preceeded in death by her parents, Myron & Lila Waring, and her brother Robert Waring. Her love made our lives richer and our faith stronger.

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Where is Karen Kay Waring Knippling's memorial?
Karen Kay Waring Knippling's memorial is located at: Saint Placidus Catholic Cemetery, Gann Valley, Buffalo County, USA.
When did Karen Kay Waring Knippling death?
Karen Kay Waring Knippling death on 25 Mar 2011 in Wessington, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Karen Kay Waring Knippling's memorial?
Latitude: 44.1808600
Longitude: -99.0566800

Family Members:

Parent

Lila M Arbogast Waring

(1918 - 2006)

Siblings

Robert Waring

(1941 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Placidus Catholic Cemetery
Gann Valley, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1808600, -99.0566800

2. Duncan Cemetery
Grant Township, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1513710, -99.0462480

3. Mondamin Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2158012, -99.1238022

4. Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2106018, -98.9056015

5. Elm Creek Cemetery
Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1649290, -99.2261748

6. Cedar Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2775002, -99.2238998

7. Spring Hill Cemetery
Gann Valley, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0355988, -98.9756012

8. New Zion Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2043991, -98.8206024

9. Spring Valley Colony Cemetery
Wessington Springs, Jerauld County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0429280, -98.8892430

10. Rosehill Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2980995, -98.7731018

11. Crow Creek Cemetery
Crow Creek, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9583015, -99.2118988

12. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Jerauld County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9632988, -98.8653030

13. Vega Cemetery
Kimball, Brule County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9207993, -99.0783005

14. Saint John The Baptist Cemetery
Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9688114, -99.2695074

15. Hope Cemetery
Wessington Springs, Jerauld County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1016998, -98.7080994

16. Salem Cemetery
Jerauld County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9930992, -98.7861023

17. Presbyterian Cemetery
Crow Creek, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0477391, -99.3980935

18. Chery Township Pioneer Cemetery
Wessington Springs, Jerauld County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1688000, -98.6669800

19. Immaculate Conception Mission Cemetery
Stephan, Hyde County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2447100, -99.4566500

20. Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery
Crow Lake, Jerauld County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9642800, -98.7748800

21. Saint John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery
Onaka, Faulk County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1951100, -99.4703500

22. Sand Creek Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3055800, -98.6791200

23. Fort Hale Post Cemetery
Lyman County, USA
Coordinate: 43.9758250, -99.3642700

24. Christ Episcopal Cemetery
Fort Thompson, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 44.0578800, -99.4418700