Kay was born in Peoria on April 9, 1946, the daughter of Charles Walter and Marie Vernal Zimmerman Luenz . She married Robert Knollenberg in Peoria on July 15, 1967.
She is survived by her husband of forty-seven years; her mother, of Peoria; two brothers, Steve (Nancy) Luenz of Lakeside, AZ, Larry (Betty) Luenz of Peoria; and many nieces and nephews.
Kay is preceded in death by her father.
She was a member of West Bluff Christian Church. Kay enjoyed fishing with her husband and her flower garden.
Cremation rites will be accorded.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday July 22, 2014 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Pastor Jack Thompson will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
To view Kay’s memorial page or leave an online condolence please go to www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com