Marie Irene Kneip

December 31, 1936 - May 14, 2018

Marie Irene Kneip of Ironton, Missouri passed away May 14, 2018 at her residence at the age of 81 years. She was born December 31, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Lowell and Irene (Thompson) Northcutt. On December 22, 1980 she was united in marriage to David A. Kneip who preceded her in death on February 17, 2015. Marie is survived by three children; Donald Helton and wife, Tammy of Casa Grande, Arizona, Wilma Dale and husband, Don of Wagner, Oklahoma, and Theresa Martin and significant other, Mike Bryan of Ballwin, Missouri, two stepchildren; David Kneip Sr. and wife Rebecca Larkins-Kneip and Kevin Kneip and his wife, Tammy, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, her sisters-in-law, Clara Kneip and Ruth Kneip, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Marie was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Lee Northcutt. Marie enjoyed gardening, making candles and she especially enjoyed making jewelry and reading. Graveside services will be held at Jadwin Cemetery at a later date. Details will be posted on the website when arrangements are finalized. Memorials may be to the American Heart Association, Wildlife Rescue or the American Diabetes Association.