Laurie Ann Knipp, 60, of Hill City, Kansas, passed away April 8, 2024, and entered the Gates of Heaven to be with her parents and her son Allen Michael. She was born June 7, 1963, in Hill City to Wilbert and Iona (Brin) Knipp. She lived all her life in Hill City; however, she did travel to other states on several occasions.
She worked at Cameron’s Corner for over 25 years, rarely missing a day. She enjoyed her job, all the employees and especially the customers. As an employee and friend, you could always count on Laurie’s reliability. She worried more about others than herself. When her mother became ill and needed help, there was Laurie. She always took time for her children and grandchildren, as well as her dog, Buddy. Laurie loved babies. She was so excited when her first grandchild Kamryn was born. They patiently awaited her arrival by eating Laurie’s favorites: pork chops with a Pepsi!
When she wasn’t working or taking care of her children and then her grandchildren, you would frequently see her just driving around town or headed to her favorite fishing hole. Time at the lake with her family was made extra special when the girls would prepare a big breakfast in the morning.
Laurie was proceeded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Iona, and her son Allen Michael. She is survived by her daughter: Ashley (Jonathan) Frazier of Hays, Alicia (Ian) Dohl of Russell, and Hilary Boese of Hill City; two brothers: Eddie of Hill City, and Wayne of Wichita; five sisters: Vivian Messer of Santa Rosa, California, Jeanie Stakes of Arlington, Texas, Charlotte Pfeifer of Hays, Deanna Zeman (Mark) of WaKeeney, Marcia Pfeifer (Gerald) of Hays; grandchildren: Priscilla, Kamryn LeeAnn, Krew Allen, Raider Allen Lavon; and Laurie’s daughters’ grandfather figure, Rudy Augustine of Hill City; 15 nieces and nephews, one uncle, two aunts, and many friends.
Wake Service Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City, Kansas
Funeral Service Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City, Kansas
Memorials for funeral expenses in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home