Stephina Knoll

Stephina Knoll, 91, of Bismarck, ND, passed away on April 8, 2010, after a short battle with cancer, peacefully at home in Bismarck, under Hospice care and surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life and Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 1:00 PM at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck with Rev. John Guthrie and Rev. Jim Ermer officiating. Burial will be at Mandan Union Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, and Sunday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck where a Catholic Daughter’s Rosary will be held at 6:30 PM followed by a vigil service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday one hour prior to the service at the church. Stephina Lauinger was born on September 25, 1918, the daughter of Anton and Clementine Marshall Lauinger. She was born, raised, and attended school in St. Anthony, ND. Stephina was married on September 29, 1936, to Phillip Knoll in St. Anthony. Their marriage was blessed with six children: Marv Gloria, Bismarck, Janice Bob Feeney, Bismarck, Sylvia Jean deceased shortly after birth, Sylvia Louie Zachmeier, Mandan, Paul Susan, Fargo, and Stephanie Calvin Volk, Fargo. Phil and Stephina moved to Mandan in 1940. They owned and operated the Mandan Motel. In 1968, the family moved to Bismarck. Stephina was a much loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an involved spectator of all of her children’s, grandchildren’s, and great-grandchildren’s activities. She loved to crochet, dance, play cards, and visit with friends. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, The Foresters, and numerous bridge clubs. She will be dearly missed. Survivors include: 5 children; 20 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 8 step-great-grandchildren; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Anton and Martha Knoll, Michael and Helen Knoll, Clementine Lauinger, Theresa Leingang, and Irene Knoll; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Stephina was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Phillip; infant daughter; 2 brothers, John and Jack; and 5 sisters, Theresa Berger, Frances Leingang, Margaret Ripplinger, Clara Miller, and Regina Leingang. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, sense of humor, and hospitality.

Stephina Knoll

September 25, 1918 - April 8, 2010