John A. “Skip” Knott, 63 of Manhattan, IL. went home to be with the Lord September 28, 2014. Son of the late John and Helen (Blaszkowski) Knott; beloved husband of Carol (nee Dyke) Knott; devoted father of David (Courtney) Knott, Sheri (Brian) Elzinga; proud grandfather of Liam, Aidan, and Quinn Knott and Benjamin and Chase Elzinga; dearest brother of Judith (James)Teggelaar; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday October 3, 2014, at Hickory Creek Community Church 10660 W. Lincoln Hwy. Frankfort, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the American Breast Cancer Society.
