Brenda Knipping, 83, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Evergreen Manor in Safety Harbor, Florida.
She was born in Centralia on June 13, 1941, to Frank and Helen (Bourep) Toedte.
Survivors include a son: David A. Knipping (Pam Logullo) of Centralia; a daughter, Denise A. Knipping of Palm Harbor, Florida; brothers: Gary Toedte (Ann) and Earl Toedte, both of Centralia; sister: Lucy Buchele; grandchildren: Sarah Hodge (Shea), Memorie Knipping-Moore (Harrison), Gabrielle Brainerd (Preston), Courtney Ray (Damon), great-grandchildren: Braylon Hodge, Turner Hodge, Jackson Knipping and Oliver Ray.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Helen Toedte and a brother, Donny Toedte.
Brenda started her working career at Central Petroleum, then worked at Verizon and retired from Pitney Bowes. She loved her family and she will be missed.
Graveside services will be held for Brenda on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia with Monsignor David Darin officiating. Memorials may be made in Brenda’s honor to Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to Brenda’s Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com or the Funeral Home’s Facebook page.
