Deborah
Deborah Knight
Deborah Knight of Otsego passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 in Kalamazoo. Deb was born July 25, 1955 in Allegan to Earl and Frances (Otten) Blanchard and was a lifelong resident of the area.
For 22 years Deb was employed with MCTI as accounts payable supervisor. In her leisure time she enjoyed bowling, reading, casinos, playing cards, bingo and haunted houses on Halloween. Deb loved planning the annual Knight family treasure hunt.
On January 7, 1972 in Otsego she married Bruce Knight, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Jeff (Kim) Knight and Jody (Jim Leonard) Sebright, both of Otsego; six grandchildren, Taylor, Sam, Kyllee, Courtney, Bailey and Hannah; her brother, Allan (Linda) Blanchard of Otsego; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her father in 1975, her mother in 2011 and her sister, Shirley, in 2009.
Friends may visit with Deb’s family Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the
Winkel Funeral Home
, Otsego and from 12 Noon to 1 P.M. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the
United Methodist Church of Otsego
where a funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Pastor Joe Shaler officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Deb may be made to Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, 2520 Elisha Avenue, Zion, IL 60099.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
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Linda Lyons
November 24, 2014 at 6:22 pm
Bruce and family, so sorry for your loss of Deb, she was a amazing lady, she will be missed.
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Micky Chamberlain
November 24, 2014 at 7:03 pm
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I am so glad that she was able to attend the MCTI picnic this summer and we were able to spend time with Deb.
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Tom and Carrie Hall
November 24, 2014 at 8:26 pm
Bruce and Family,
Your in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May you feel God’s love and comfort. Deb was a great woman who loved her family with a deep love. I’m sure she will be missed.
Reply
Linda and Randy Taft
November 24, 2014 at 8:59 pm
So sorry for your loss. Our family sends thoughts and prayers.
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Joe and Kelly Sherwood
November 24, 2014 at 10:38 pm
Bruce and family…..so very sorry for your loss. Deb was such a special lady and will be missed. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers!
Reply
Ken and Toni Coburn
November 25, 2014 at 12:30 am
We have you all in our prayers. Bruce, Jeff, Jody, Taylor, Sam, Kyllee, Courtney, Bailey and Hannah; thank you for letting Toni and myself be a part of yours lives over the years. If one word would describe the meaning of friend>>>>>>>it would be Knight. Deb will always be in our hearts and thoughts.
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Ty Swinehart
November 25, 2014 at 7:34 am
Deb was was a great co-worker and friend. She was always nice to everybody and cared for all. Deb is the best poem writer ever. She would send eveybody who retired off with a beautiful poem from her heart. She will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayer are with Bruce and the family.
Reply
Toni Bòoth
November 25, 2014 at 8:16 am
Bruce and family: I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Michael Snodgrass
November 25, 2014 at 9:30 am
Bruce and Family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I worked with Deb for all the time she worked at M.C.T.I and loved her sence of humor and laughter, I met her on her first day and remember it well. She will be missed by all.
Reply
Jerry & Marilyn Fenner (Welcher)
November 25, 2014 at 9:38 am
Thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time.
Reply
Bill ;and Robin Jirgens
November 25, 2014 at 10:27 am
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We will miss Deb deeply. So many wonderful memories of time spent with you and all of your family. Deb was a special friend.
Reply
Kelly Williston
November 25, 2014 at 10:45 am
Bruce and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Deb was a wonderful coworker at MCTI, and I admire her love and commitment to her family. Her office was always filled with great family photographs.
Reply
Holly Bowker
November 25, 2014 at 11:01 am
Dear Bruce and family…so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. I will never forget all of our fun days together at the bank. There were so many happy fun memories Deb & I had with Joel & Elaine…those were the days. I still share all our stories and funny events we had together because those days were some of the best in my life. She was such a great person and touched so many lives. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, just know she is in a better place. Love to all, Holly Bowker
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
November 25, 2014 at 11:23 am
May the Angels in Heaven surround Deb as she enters into Heaven!
Blessings and prayers to all of you!
Reply
Ed and Laura Birdsall
November 25, 2014 at 11:42 am
We are sorry for your loss Bruce and Family. Your in our thoughts during this time of sadness and difficulty.
Reply
Caren Roberts and Family
November 25, 2014 at 12:46 pm
Sincerely sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Reply
Teresa and Kory Price
November 25, 2014 at 1:08 pm
Bruce, Jeff, Jody, and families,
My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. Deb was a great lady. She will be greatly missed. We will all see her again someday.
Reply
Laura Dalrymple
November 25, 2014 at 1:11 pm
May the Lord our savior be with you and enfold Deb in his loving arms Bless you all
Reply
Rev. Brian Tice
November 25, 2014 at 2:01 pm
Bruce, Jeff, & Jody:
My condolences on your loss. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Tom and Pam lewis
November 25, 2014 at 2:40 pm
Bruce and family. We are deeply saddened by Deb’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to you all. May God bless you.
Reply
Sally Merrill Perrin
November 25, 2014 at 5:50 pm
Bruce and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Deb was a very special women. Will miss her laugh.
Reply
Bruce and Kris Moran
November 25, 2014 at 7:18 pm
we are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you and your family during these tough times.
Reply
Eileen Buckley
November 25, 2014 at 7:29 pm
Bruce and Family, Deb was a wonderful lady and co-worker. I also remember sharing our love for the K-wings. She will be greatly missed.
Reply
John & Diane Glessner
November 25, 2014 at 9:26 pm
Dear Bruce & family,
We were so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. She looked so good at Relay for Life this fall and at Bernie & Barb’s party. She was a fighter for sure! May God’s comfort and peace be with you all as you go through this sad time. We will be praying for you and asking God to give you his loving strength. With Love, The Glessners
Reply
Gayle
November 25, 2014 at 10:30 pm
I am at a loss for words. Sending my heartfelt sympathy.
Reply
Kay Watson
November 25, 2014 at 11:21 pm
God hold all of you close during this time on all of your lives.
Rest in Peace Deb.
Reply
Betty Root
November 26, 2014 at 9:16 am
Bruce and family I’m so sorry for your loss,she meant so much to her family and friends,my prayers to you
Reply
Sandy Brink (Blaine)
November 26, 2014 at 9:50 am
Dear Bruce:
I am so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. She looked so good when I saw you both at the Old Mill. My prayers go out to you and your family. Brian sends his condolences also. Deb sure was a wonderful lady and a fighter!
Reply
Michelle Harris
November 26, 2014 at 11:35 am
Bruce and family, What sticks out in my mind about Deb is that she truly cared for people. She loved you and the rest of your family so much. It was very evident at work. You all are blessed to have had her loyal love. Hang onto that. She also wasn’t afraid to stick up for people that were wronged. I remember a time she set the record straight. She didn’t even have to but she was brave enough to care. Keep her traditions going and lean on each other. Prayer and love to all of you.
Reply
Zarlene Main
November 27, 2014 at 7:50 am
Bruce and family: No words can express the sadness of losing a loved one. Sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deb’s spirit will live on as we all share the memories she so gifted us with.
Reply
Sherry Gagnon Gorby
November 27, 2014 at 8:17 am
So sorry to hear of Deb ‘ s passing. It was wonderful to see her in September when a few of us classmates went to the fair in Allegan. She will be missed, please know Bruce that you and your family are in my prayers. God Bless
Reply
lyle selby
November 29, 2014 at 5:36 pm
so sorry bruce an kids even though we stoped seeing each other she was still one of my best friends I think back an there are a lot of memores I know it will be hard on you bruce because I went thru it 2 years ago an I still cry for no reason just out of the blue anyway I feel for ya if you want to talk or need anything call I didn’t find out until fryday when jacky an jen called me at 1 lyle
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Pattye Cox
November 30, 2014 at 9:03 am
Bruce and family so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and thought for you and family.
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Kay Snyder
December 3, 2014 at 6:13 pm
Bruce… I’m sending my heart felt sympathy to you and your family I’ll be keeping you in my prayers.
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For 22 years Deb was employed with MCTI as accounts payable supervisor. In her leisure time she enjoyed bowling, reading, casinos, playing cards, bingo and haunted houses on Halloween. Deb loved planning the annual Knight family treasure hunt.
On January 7, 1972 in Otsego she married Bruce Knight, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Jeff (Kim) Knight and Jody (Jim Leonard) Sebright, both of Otsego; six grandchildren, Taylor, Sam, Kyllee, Courtney, Bailey and Hannah; her brother, Allan (Linda) Blanchard of Otsego; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her father in 1975, her mother in 2011 and her sister, Shirley, in 2009.
Friends may visit with Deb’s family Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the
Winkel Funeral Home
, Otsego and from 12 Noon to 1 P.M. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the
United Methodist Church of Otsego
where a funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Pastor Joe Shaler officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Deb may be made to Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center, 2520 Elisha Avenue, Zion, IL 60099.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Deborah Knight
Condolence Messages
Linda Lyons
November 24, 2014 at 6:22 pm
Bruce and family, so sorry for your loss of Deb, she was a amazing lady, she will be missed.
Reply
Micky Chamberlain
November 24, 2014 at 7:03 pm
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I am so glad that she was able to attend the MCTI picnic this summer and we were able to spend time with Deb.
Reply
Tom and Carrie Hall
November 24, 2014 at 8:26 pm
Bruce and Family,
Your in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May you feel God’s love and comfort. Deb was a great woman who loved her family with a deep love. I’m sure she will be missed.
Reply
Linda and Randy Taft
November 24, 2014 at 8:59 pm
So sorry for your loss. Our family sends thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Joe and Kelly Sherwood
November 24, 2014 at 10:38 pm
Bruce and family…..so very sorry for your loss. Deb was such a special lady and will be missed. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers!
Reply
Ken and Toni Coburn
November 25, 2014 at 12:30 am
We have you all in our prayers. Bruce, Jeff, Jody, Taylor, Sam, Kyllee, Courtney, Bailey and Hannah; thank you for letting Toni and myself be a part of yours lives over the years. If one word would describe the meaning of friend>>>>>>>it would be Knight. Deb will always be in our hearts and thoughts.
Reply
Ty Swinehart
November 25, 2014 at 7:34 am
Deb was was a great co-worker and friend. She was always nice to everybody and cared for all. Deb is the best poem writer ever. She would send eveybody who retired off with a beautiful poem from her heart. She will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayer are with Bruce and the family.
Reply
Toni Bòoth
November 25, 2014 at 8:16 am
Bruce and family: I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Michael Snodgrass
November 25, 2014 at 9:30 am
Bruce and Family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I worked with Deb for all the time she worked at M.C.T.I and loved her sence of humor and laughter, I met her on her first day and remember it well. She will be missed by all.
Reply
Jerry & Marilyn Fenner (Welcher)
November 25, 2014 at 9:38 am
Thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time.
Reply
Bill ;and Robin Jirgens
November 25, 2014 at 10:27 am
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We will miss Deb deeply. So many wonderful memories of time spent with you and all of your family. Deb was a special friend.
Reply
Kelly Williston
November 25, 2014 at 10:45 am
Bruce and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Deb was a wonderful coworker at MCTI, and I admire her love and commitment to her family. Her office was always filled with great family photographs.
Reply
Holly Bowker
November 25, 2014 at 11:01 am
Dear Bruce and family…so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. I will never forget all of our fun days together at the bank. There were so many happy fun memories Deb & I had with Joel & Elaine…those were the days. I still share all our stories and funny events we had together because those days were some of the best in my life. She was such a great person and touched so many lives. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, just know she is in a better place. Love to all, Holly Bowker
Reply
Tim and Marcia Quigley
November 25, 2014 at 11:23 am
May the Angels in Heaven surround Deb as she enters into Heaven!
Blessings and prayers to all of you!
Reply
Ed and Laura Birdsall
November 25, 2014 at 11:42 am
We are sorry for your loss Bruce and Family. Your in our thoughts during this time of sadness and difficulty.
Reply
Caren Roberts and Family
November 25, 2014 at 12:46 pm
Sincerely sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Reply
Teresa and Kory Price
November 25, 2014 at 1:08 pm
Bruce, Jeff, Jody, and families,
My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. Deb was a great lady. She will be greatly missed. We will all see her again someday.
Reply
Laura Dalrymple
November 25, 2014 at 1:11 pm
May the Lord our savior be with you and enfold Deb in his loving arms Bless you all
Reply
Rev. Brian Tice
November 25, 2014 at 2:01 pm
Bruce, Jeff, & Jody:
My condolences on your loss. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Reply
Tom and Pam lewis
November 25, 2014 at 2:40 pm
Bruce and family. We are deeply saddened by Deb’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to you all. May God bless you.
Reply
Sally Merrill Perrin
November 25, 2014 at 5:50 pm
Bruce and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Deb was a very special women. Will miss her laugh.
Reply
Bruce and Kris Moran
November 25, 2014 at 7:18 pm
we are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you and your family during these tough times.
Reply
Eileen Buckley
November 25, 2014 at 7:29 pm
Bruce and Family, Deb was a wonderful lady and co-worker. I also remember sharing our love for the K-wings. She will be greatly missed.
Reply
John & Diane Glessner
November 25, 2014 at 9:26 pm
Dear Bruce & family,
We were so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. She looked so good at Relay for Life this fall and at Bernie & Barb’s party. She was a fighter for sure! May God’s comfort and peace be with you all as you go through this sad time. We will be praying for you and asking God to give you his loving strength. With Love, The Glessners
Reply
Gayle
November 25, 2014 at 10:30 pm
I am at a loss for words. Sending my heartfelt sympathy.
Reply
Kay Watson
November 25, 2014 at 11:21 pm
God hold all of you close during this time on all of your lives.
Rest in Peace Deb.
Reply
Betty Root
November 26, 2014 at 9:16 am
Bruce and family I’m so sorry for your loss,she meant so much to her family and friends,my prayers to you
Reply
Sandy Brink (Blaine)
November 26, 2014 at 9:50 am
Dear Bruce:
I am so sorry to hear of Deb’s passing. She looked so good when I saw you both at the Old Mill. My prayers go out to you and your family. Brian sends his condolences also. Deb sure was a wonderful lady and a fighter!
Reply
Michelle Harris
November 26, 2014 at 11:35 am
Bruce and family, What sticks out in my mind about Deb is that she truly cared for people. She loved you and the rest of your family so much. It was very evident at work. You all are blessed to have had her loyal love. Hang onto that. She also wasn’t afraid to stick up for people that were wronged. I remember a time she set the record straight. She didn’t even have to but she was brave enough to care. Keep her traditions going and lean on each other. Prayer and love to all of you.
Reply
Zarlene Main
November 27, 2014 at 7:50 am
Bruce and family: No words can express the sadness of losing a loved one. Sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deb’s spirit will live on as we all share the memories she so gifted us with.
Reply
Sherry Gagnon Gorby
November 27, 2014 at 8:17 am
So sorry to hear of Deb ‘ s passing. It was wonderful to see her in September when a few of us classmates went to the fair in Allegan. She will be missed, please know Bruce that you and your family are in my prayers. God Bless
Reply
lyle selby
November 29, 2014 at 5:36 pm
so sorry bruce an kids even though we stoped seeing each other she was still one of my best friends I think back an there are a lot of memores I know it will be hard on you bruce because I went thru it 2 years ago an I still cry for no reason just out of the blue anyway I feel for ya if you want to talk or need anything call I didn’t find out until fryday when jacky an jen called me at 1 lyle
Reply
Pattye Cox
November 30, 2014 at 9:03 am
Bruce and family so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and thought for you and family.
Reply
Kay Snyder
December 3, 2014 at 6:13 pm
Bruce… I’m sending my heart felt sympathy to you and your family I’ll be keeping you in my prayers.
Reply
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