Jill Elizabeth Knick

Obituary

Jill Elizabeth Knick was born on February 13, 1955, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Vern and Ann (Power) Olson. Jill was baptized as an infant in Minneapolis, and was re-baptized in Glencoe, Minnesota, when she was in 6^th grade. She received her education in Brownton and was a graduate with the Brownton High School Class of 1973. Jill furthered her education by attending the Technical College in Granite Falls, Minnesota.

On June 22, 1974, Jill was united in marriage to Ronald Knick at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Jacob, Melanie, and Kaitlyn. Jill and Ronald resided in Brownton where they shared 42 years of marriage. 

Jill was a loving daycare provider. She loved and cared for many children over the years. Jill also held employment at the Brownton Bank (now Security Bank and Trust Co.), Plato Woodwork, Inc, and most recently, 3M in Hutchinson. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton. Jill was a committed volunteer, serving on various Brownton planning committees, including Cabin Fever Days. She was also involved with many McLeod West school activities . 

 Jill enjoyed camping, biking, and, as much as it may have seemed a chore at times, she enjoyed gardening and canning! She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  Most importantly, Jill had an unconditional love for her children and grandchildren. She tried to make it to every event that her children and now grandchildren may have had. Jill enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, family, and friends. 

Jill passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at her home in Brownton at the age of 61 years. Blessed be her memory. 

Jill is survived by her: 
Husband, Ronald Knick of Brownton, MN;
Children, Jacob Knick and his wife, Jennifer, of Brownton, MN,
                  Melanie Lindeman and her husband, Jason, of Brownton, MN,
                  Kaitlyn Knick of Brownton, MN;
Grandchildren, Jasmine Knick, Cadance Knick, Caleb Lindeman, Aubrey Lindeman, Josie Lindeman; 
Sisters, AnnMarie Smith and her husband, Dale, of Fort Worth, TX,
              Karen Page of Hutchinson, MN,
              Lynn Otteson and her husband, John, of Silver Lake, MN,
              Judy Berke of Hugo, MN;
Brother, Tim Olson and his wife, Julie, of Brownton, MN;Sisters-In-Law, Brothers-In-Law, Nieces, Nephews, many other relatives and friends.

Jill is preceded in death by her Parents, Vern and Ann Olson; Parents-In-Law, Ellsworth and Mildred Knick; Brother, Mike Olson.