Obituary for Louis R. Knox
Knox, Louis R. “Lou” Age 91
US Army Infantry Machine Gun Commander, Sgt. in the Darby’s Rangers, First Special Service Force
Beloved husband of 44 years to Della (nee Naso).
Loving father of Marilou (Ronald) Mrjenovich, Louis J. (Victoria) Knox, and Robert J. Knox. Step-father of Donald Tennant and Denise Herzog.
Cherished grandfather of Mary Denise Sopata, Tammi and Tara Mrjenovich, Tessa Knox (Alejandro) Villagra, Kyle Knox, Caitlin (Dan) O’Connor, Rileigh Knox, Madeline (Andy) Warnier, Zachary (Jennifer) Knox, Nathanial Knox, Nichole Knox, Sarunas and Guvidas Siauciunas, Doug Herzog, and Michelle Herzog.
Proud great-grandfather of 13.
Dear brother of Gladys Soppet.
Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal First Special Service Force, 2 Purple Hearts, Silver Star, Bronze Cluster and Bronze Star.
Huge Chicago White Sox fan who had the opportunity to throw out a 1st pitch. Second time Hero of the Game 1 year later.
Proud member of the Leo High School Hall of Fame.
Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m.
Funeral Friday 10:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. George Church, Mass 11:30 a.m.
Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Leo High School, 7901 S. Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL 60620 would be appreciated.
www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
7
May
3:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park
9000 W. 151st St.
Orland Park, IL 60462
Mass
Friday
8
May
11:30 AM
ST. GEORGE CHURCH
6707 W. 175TH STREET
TINLEY PARK, IL
Procession will leave funeral home at 10:45 am.
Memorial Contribution
Leo High School
7901 S. Sanganmon Street
Chicago,, IL 60620
Chicago,, IL 60620
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