Betty Joy McKnight
August 19, 1931 - November 6, 2019
Betty Joy McKnight Age 88, of Park Falls, WI died on Wednesday November 6, 2019 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls. She was born on August 19, 1931 in Lugerville, WI, the daughter of Eman and Helen (Yarish) Smetak. Her early life and schooling were in Lugervile and Park Falls. On January 10, 1953 she married John Edwin McKnight. Betty was a homemaker and an active member of the Episcopal Church. She is survived by: Her son Peter (Brandi) McKnight of Florence, MT (2)grandchildren: Joshua Buerk of Blackwell, MO Johnna McKnight of Florence, MT (2)sisters: Val Kinas of Prentice, WI Phyllis Barfknecht of Bellevue, WA (3)brothers: Gary (Lori) Smetak of Sanford, FL Terry (Deb) Bourgard of Park Falls, WI Randy (Karen) Couey of Rice Lake, WI And many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John, her son Michael Jon McKnight, her sister Donna Steinacker, and (3)brothers: Dick Smetak, Jim Smetak, and Dennis Bourgard. A private family service will be held at a later date. Novitzke-Birch Street Funeral Service in Park Falls, WI is assisting the family. www.birchstreetfuneralservice.com
Betty Joy McKnight Age 88, of Park Falls, WI died on Wednesday November 6, 2019 at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls. She was born on August 19, 1931 in Lugerville, WI, the daughter of Eman and Helen (Yarish) Smetak. Her early life and... View Obituary & Service Information