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1937
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2025
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Judith Knorst, PhD Obituary
Dr. Judith I. Knorst PhD., 87, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025. Judith, a Doctor of Philosophy from Northwestern U., fluent in five languages, taught and counseled students at the University of Illinois Chicago for most of her career. She was an avid world traveler who studied in Italy, Germany and Spain for a time. Judith, an animal lover, also enjoyed concerts and opera with friends and raising money for her favorite charities. She was the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn Knorst (nee Winkates); loving sister of Suzanne (the late David) Miller; beloved aunt of Carolyn (Charles) Samuel, Steven Miller and the late Frank Miller; great-aunt of Kyle Frank Miller. Thank you to Resurrection Place and Rainbow Hospice for their excellent care. A private memorial service will take place at a later time. Donations can be made to the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago.
Memories and Condolences
for Judith Knorst, PhD
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Carolyn Arnold
March 13, 2025
The board members at the University of Illinois Chicago chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association (UIC SUAA) are deeply saddened by the passing of Judith Knorst. Her contributions to UIC SUAA will be remembered and cherished. We offer our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
Carolyn Arnold
Chairman of UIC SUAA's Membership Committee
On behalf of Chris Keys, President, Ashish Sen, 1st Vice President,
2nd Vice President Dick Simpson, and other Officers and Directors at UIC SUAA
Vicki Cannizzaro
February 19, 2025
Suzanne and Family, So Sorry to hear this your sister was a kind and interesting Lady, I always enjoyed her presence! Vicki I think you remember me!
Suzanne Miller
January 17, 2025
We will miss you. We were sisters and we loved each other very much.
Carolyn & Charlie Samuel
January 17, 2025
Rest in peace Aunt Judy, you are home now. I will miss our Sunday phone calls where we discussed everything from big business to animals. You were an inspiration in my life, and I will forever cherish the memories that I have. We love you and I will give Ace and Suzie a kiss from you.
Jerome &Cynthia Schulist Family
January 15, 2025
Rest in Peace Dear sweet Aunt Judith. Jerry & Cindy Schulist Family
Diane Cutlip
January 14, 2025
Sue I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family
Janis Mark Brunn
January 14, 2025
Our sincere sympathies to you, Sue, and your family. So hard to lose your dear sister.
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