Lillian M. Knauss

Lillian M. Knauss, age 76, of Holland, Ohio, passed away on November 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was a 1965 graduate of Whitney High School and was employed with UPS for 25 years, until her retirement. Lillian was an avid camper, she loved traveling, especially to Texas and Daytona Beach, Florida, in the winter. She also enjoyed bowling, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Lillian M. Knauss was born on October 16, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Leonard and Sophia (Kaminski) Drzewiecki. She married Donald Knauss, Jr., and he precedes her in death.

Left to cherish her memory include her two daughters, Deanne (Kenneth) Partlow, and Donietta “Doni” (Jamie) Portentoso; seven grandchildren, Ashlee, Damian, Donald, Haley (Tyler), Sophia, Marshie, and Gavyn; six great-grandchildren, Alexis, Peyton, Hannah, Carygan, Bentley, Charlotte; two siblings, Julie (Dave) LaPlante, and Michael Drzewiecki; special friends, Peggy Winterfeld, and Barb Reyes. Lillian is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her parents, Leonard and Sophia; one brother, Leonard “Ski” Drzewiecki.

Arrangements have been entrusted with the Cremation Society of Toledo.