Kelsey Knoke
April 2, 1980 ~ May 21, 2019
Kelsey Bennett Knoke, 39, of Cedar Rapids, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, from complications of a blood clot. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Sts. Peter and Paul Chapel, 1165 Taft Avenue NE, Solon, Iowa 52333. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. on Friday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville.
Survivors include her husband, B.J. Knoke; father, John Bennett; sister, Whitney (Jonathan) Turner; nephew, William Turner; niece, Hanna Turner; paternal grandmother, Jo Bennett; her in-laws, Brian and Gloria Knoke; brother-in-law, Greg (Jordan Ledbetter) Knoke; and B.J's grandparents, Margaret March and Vernon and Vadena Knoke.
Also surviving are aunts and uncles, Sharon (Larry) Clore, Tom (Joan) Hanna, Mary (Patrick) Dreckman, Marty (Randy) Fall, Diane (Mike) Johnson, Rick (Lori) Hanna, Becky Bunting, Robert Bennett, James (Vicky) Bennett, David (Vonnie) Bennett, Donnie Bennett, Nancy Goodale, Randy March, Marsha (Steve) Fleming, Mark (Maggie) March, Joni (Kirt) Hershey, Bruce (Lyn) Knoke, Kendra Jolly, and Kara (Jay) Christenson; and many cousins.
Kelsey was born April 2, 1980, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of John and Denise (Hanna) Bennett. She graduated in 1998 from Lisbon High School. She worked in healthcare for most of her life including at Vanderbilt University and most recently for MercyCare Occupational Health. She also enjoyed working for her cousin, Tasha Erickson at the Scarlett Boutique in Mount Vernon.
On June 30, 2018, she married Bradley James Knoke at Sts. Peter and Paul Chapel. They enjoyed spending time touring breweries, wineries and anywhere there was live music, especially The Magnetos and Joey Bravo. Kelsey and B.J. lovingly shared their home with their border collies, Jayda and Milo and also B.J.'s cousin, Phil Hershey
Kelsey loved horses and spending time at Cedar Valley Stables, where she was a caretaker, ranch guide, and camp counselor. Shopping was definitely her most favorite thing to do which meant William and Hanna received lots of gifts!
She was preceded in death by her mother, Denise; maternal grandparents, John and Eileen Hanna; paternal grandfather, Willard Bennett; uncle, Rich Goodale; and B.J.'s grandfather, Ronald March.
Memorials are suggested to Cedar Valley Humane Society or your favorite animal rescue organization.
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I love you Kels and miss you every moment.
Prayers are with all of you in this difficult time. May you know Jesus holding you close. Rev. Torger P. Johnson
John and family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Matthew Kluber
I work for the HR department at the Cedar Rapids Community School District and talked to Kelsey on a daily basis. She was a joy to talk to and was always very nice. I will miss her. Praying for your family at this difficult time. ~ Dana Hartman
I got to know Kelsey during my many appointments for a Workmans Comp injury. Her wedding was a week after my daughter’s wedding so we often talked about that. I’m so very shocked and sadden to hear of her loss, and I am sure her family and work family Is heartbroken. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Holly Karsten
With deepest sympathy to you BJ and to Kelsey’s family. We are so very sorry for your loss. God bless. Brandon & Toni
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I’m reaching out with some encouragement as I too have lost many loved ones in death. One thing that has helped me to cope many times is a promise made by in the Bible at Acts 24:15. Here it says that we can have a “hope toward God” for He promises that “there is going to be a resurrection.” What a comfort to have “a hope of the everlasting life that God, who cannot lie, promised long ago.” (Titus 1:2) Another comforting Scripture, one of my personal favorites, is Isaiah 65:21, 22. I think Steve would have loved this scripture. Speaking of those who will be living on the paradise Earth under God’s Kingdom rule, it says: “They will build houses and live in them, And they will plant vineyards and eat their fruitage. They will not build for someone else to inhabit, Nor will they plant for others to eat. For the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, And the work of their hands my chosen ones will enjoy to the full.” I hope these verses comfort you as they have comforted me. My heart and prayers go out to you. Below is a link to a very encouraging Scripture-based brochure entitled, When Someone You Love Dies. https://tinyurl.com/y8q5fv93 Deepest Sympathies, Vickie
I didn’t know Kelsey for very long but the short time we shared, she was the sweetest and kindest young woman. So very saddened by her passing. I know she is happy to be with her beloved mother again. Prayers and condolances to all the family and friends that mourn her. My God bless you with the fond memories and not the shortness of her life.
I am thinking of you during this difficult time. May God comfort you in the days ahead as Romans 15:5 says he supplies comfort and endurance. My deepest sympathies to the family of Kelsey. I am so sorry for your loss.