Fred Sidney Knight

Fred Sidney Knight, 89, of Bourbonnais, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Manteno Veterans’ Home. He was born on October 30, 1933 in St. Johns, Illinois, the son of Fred August and Alma (Schurbrough) Knight. On January 23, 1954 he married Violet Stowe in Corinth, Mississippi. Fred was a veteran of the United States Army serving 16 months in Korea. Fred worked 35 years at Ford Motor Company in quality control. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals until moving to the Kankakee area, changing his love to following the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears. Fred was a long-time member of Grace Community United Methodist Church in Bourbonnais. Fred’s family was precious to him and loved spending time with them. He is survived by his wife Violet; son, David (Christy) Knight of Herscher; daughters, Marsha (Thomas) Hahs of Bourbonnais and Monica Knight (Myles Harris) of Sandusky, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Rebecca Ward, Seth Hahs, Dava Hackle, Kodi Knight, Jarod Knight, BriAnne Sells, Melissa Sells, and Bryce Lee, and 12 great grandchildren. Fred is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Michelle Lynn Sells, and sister, Shirley Degenhardt. Cremation rites have been accorded. Services will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood for family members only. Jensen Funeral Home, 3639 E. State Rt 17, Kankakee is handling the arrangements.