KNAUS: Emily Katherine
October 29, 1917 - December 5, 2013
The death of Mrs. Emily Katherine (nee Paproski) Knaus of Lanigan, SK, occurred at Lanigan Hospital, Lanigan, on Thursday, December 5, 2013. She was 96 years of age. Emily was born on October 29, 1917 on the family farm in the Lanigan district to Peter and Mary (nee Samoleski) Paproski. She attended Valleyfield School obtaining her grade 10 and then went on to help out on the farm and also did housekeeping for her older siblings. On October 25, 1939, she married Louis Knaus at St. Mary's country church in the Lanigan district and together they farmed in the Manresa district near LeRoy, SK. They were blessed with six children: Beverley, Edward, Roger, Gerald, Dale and Gordon. Emily was a happy homemaker and enjoyed helping with the farming operation. She loved tending to her garden and continued to do gardening well into her mid 90's. She also loved quilting and every family member owns one of the quilts she made. One of her favorite pastimes was playing bingo which she thoroughly enjoyed. Louis passed away in October of 1972 but Emily continued to live on the farm until 1977 when she had a house built in Lanigan. Emily was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and always made sure that everyone was well fed. She had a strong Christian faith and at one time in her life attended church every day for 20 years. Due to declining health, she moved into Central Parkland Lodge in Lanigan April of 2013 where she resided until her death. Emily is survived by her children and families: Edward (Lex) Knaus and their children Valerie Wust, Joanne(Keith) Rawlinson and their son Chase, Gordon Knaus(Shawna Grinnell); Gerald Knaus; Dale(Nicole) Knaus and their children Louis(Nicole) Knaus and their daughter Sydney, Amelia(Stan) Hodges, Roger Knaus(Danielle Cox), Sarah Knaus; son-in-law Ted Koski and their children Brad(Edie) Koski and their children Melissa(Doug) Normand and their daughters Aubrey and Isla, Bradley Koski(Michelle Brewster); daughter-in-law Nancy Knaus; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband Louis Knaus, daughter Bev Koski, sons Roger Knaus and Gordon Knaus, her parents Peter and Mary(nee Samoleski) Paproski, and 12 siblings. A Prayer Service was held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Lanigan, on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. presided by Laura Novecosky. Scripture reader was Nicole Knaus and the music was provided by William Dodd and Othello Ubalde. The eulogy was delivered by Edward Knaus. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Paul Paproski, OSB. Others taking part were: Nicole Knaus, crossbearer; Nicole Knaus and Edie Koski, scripture readers; Lex Knaus, intentions; Amelia Hodges, Sarah Knaus and Danielle Cox, giftbearers; and Anne Monchuk and Cheryl Nakonechny, memorial table attendants. An honor guard was formed by the C.W.L. and honorary pallbearers were "all those who shared in Emily's life". Active pallbearers were Roger Knaus, Gordon Knaus, Doug Normand, Louis Knaus, Brad Koski and Stan Hodges. Interment followed at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cemetery, LeRoy, SK. Memorial donations may be directed to either the St. Patrick's Cemetery Fund or the Central Parkland Lodge, Lanigan. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
