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Dottie Knetsch Obituary

Service of Celebration & Thanksgiving for Dottie will be held a 11 a.m. Sat., Jan. 28th at Central United Methodist Church. For Dottie's full obituary go to warrenmcelwain.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Jan. 4 to Jan. 25, 2017.

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Debra Rukes

January 12, 2017

I am so sorry for the loss of your sweetheart. Dottie was a beautiful lady with a compassionate heart and a contagious laughter. She will be missed. Prayers of peace for you and your family during this difficult time.

Dale/Carol Huffman

January 12, 2017

Hello Piet,
Unfortunately we will be out of town and will miss the visitation on Saturday but wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please reach out to us if there is anything we can do and we would love to visit with you sometime and catch up. Blessings for peace.

Katheryn Griffith

January 6, 2017

Dottie will be greatly missed. She was such a help to us as she sat with us on the day my husband, Jim, was dying. Will miss her smile and laugh. Prayers sent for your family.

Jeff & Sandy Blair

January 5, 2017

Our deepest thoughts and sympathies

Karen Clark

January 4, 2017

May your light shine forever Dottie!

Karen Clark

January 4, 2017

It was such a pleasure to have known Dottie. I never saw her without her wonderful smile. It was so heart warming to greet her. I will miss her greatly. My prayers are also with Pastor Piet and their family.

January 4, 2017

I will miss her laugh and her smile God bless Dottie you will be missed

Susan Hickam

January 3, 2017

I felt blessed to meet Dottie through the once a month Tuesday afternoon group that I brought my client to over the past year. Dottie had a light in her that was evident from the first moment I met her. I was sorrowed to hear of her sudden passing but I know for her it is a new beginning. I am greatful to have gotten toknow her just a bit. My prayers and my heart are with her family and friends as they adjust to life without her close by.
Susan Hickam

Karen Roberts

January 1, 2017

Dearest Piet, Shivaun, Alexis, and Torie

I am so sorry to hear of Dottie's death. She was a beautiful spirit, full of life and love, and a great example of compassionate spirituality to all. She will be missed by so many. Please know that I am thinking of you all. Much love.

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Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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