John A. Knight

John “Jack” A. Knight, age 73, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020.  Beloved husband of Gloria Knight, nee Orsolini. Father of Shawn LeeAnn Knight. Step-father of Dean (Verna) Hartley, Marc (Melissa) Hartley, and step father-in-law of Betty (Wayde) Hartley-Moore. Dear “Papa” of Austin, Laura, Jake and Jenna. Brother of Ronald Rozema, Joyce (Chuck) Gruberman and Richard (Paula) Rozema. Preceded in death by his father Donald Knight, mother Marion Rozema, Step-father Neal Rozema, brother Wayne (MaryKay) Rozema.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Tuscan Gardens in Glenwood, IL. Jack was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during Vietnam, a 35+ year franchisee of 7-11 in Steger, IL, and a member of the Thornton Lions Club.

The family welcomes donations to St. Jude Hospital in Jack’s name.

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