Marian A. Giroux-Knight

Marian A. Giroux-Knight, 87, of Kankakee, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Riverside Medical Center. She was born on December 17, 1936, in Aurora, the daughter of Marion and Helen Tadd. She worked at Glenn Ohrt’s Grocery Store for several years and as a housekeeper at St. Mary’s Hospital. In 2012 she married Truman Knight in Rosiclare, Illinois. She loved spending time with family and watching television. Marian is survived by her children, Shelly (Tom) Mullikin of Limestone, Pamala Young of South Bend, Lance Giroux of Limestone, and Dean Giroux of Limestone; the father of her children, Geroge Giroux of Aroma Park; siblings, Pat Williams of AL and Faye Sorenson of CA; grandchildren, Thomas Mullikin, John Mullikin, David (Scarlett) Mullikin, Roxanne Perkins, Tinuviel Stergios, Brett Giroux Jr, and Tori Giroux; 16 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren; niece, Chris Bushey and nephew, Todd Giroux; as well as several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Truman Knight; parents, Marion and Helen Tadd; a son, Brett Giroux; brother, George Tadd. A service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Bonfield, IL., on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 10:30 am. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee is handling the arrangements.