Myrna A. (Jones) Knapp, 86, of Mendota, IL, passed away Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2025, at Stonecroft Village in Mendota.
Visitation were held at the Zion United Methodist Church, Mendota, on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 4th at 11:00 a.m. at Zion United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jeff Brace officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery. Arrangements are through The Fiocchi Funeral Homes, private online condolences may be left for her family at www.FiocchiFuneralHomes.com.
Myrna was born on Oct. 27, 1938, in Duluth, MN, to Bob and Lois (Johnson) Jones. She married William Knapp on June 22, 1961, in Las Vegas, NV.
She is survived by her son, Tracy (Laura) Knapp; her daughters, Stacy (Bill) Piller and Teri (Mark) Wenzel, all of Mendota; four grandchildren, Bill (Liz) Knapp, Kurtis (Morgan) Knapp, Isaac (Hannah) Piller, and Madeline Piller; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband William, her parents; her sister, Chris; and her brother, Dale.
Myrna attended Starkweather High School in Starkweather, ND. She attended Minot State Teachers College in Minot, ND and graduated on June 3, 1960 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education.
Together with her husband, she was a partner in Reliable Excavating Inc. and Knapp Farms, Inc. She was also a dedicated member of the Mendota Business and Professional Women’s Club and Zion United Methodist Church.
A gifted musician, Myrna taught piano for more than 60 years, played the organ, and sang in many choirs throughout her life. She loved her family and friends fiercely and will be remembered most for her kindness.
Memorials may be directed to Mendota Christian Food Pantry or Mendota Area Senior Services.
