Ella Ann Irene Knierim

Ella Ann Irene Knierim, 87, of Stover, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.

She was born February 5, 1934, in Cole Camp, MO, a daughter of Lawrence and Elda (Brandt) Eckhoff.  On June 30, 1957, at Christ Lutheran Church in Stover she married Eckhardt Knierim who preceded her in death on September 23, 1998.

Ella Ann was a lifelong member and was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brauersville.  She had a cleaning business in Stover cleaning many houses and businesses throughout her career.  Ella Ann enjoyed gardening, yardwork and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Survivors include four children, Denise Johnson of Kansas City, MO, Eckie Knierim (Jan) of Stover, Russel Knierim (Sheila) of Stover, and Doug Knierim of Osage Beach; nine grandchildren, Ellia, Kevin, Chris, Kalee, Jacob, Colton, Caysi, Karol and Samantha; several great-grandchildren; three siblings, Nelson Eckhoff, Elda Ruth Bryson, and Kenneth Eckhoff.

In addition to both of her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by six brothers, Marvin, Eldon, Virgil, Ralph, Leroy and Roger and two sisters, Rose and Alma; one great-granddaughter, Ellarae; two great-grandsons, Landon and Parker.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brauersville.  Funeral services will be held at Noon on Wednesday at the church with Rev. Eugene Moll and Colton Knierim officiating.  Burial will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Brauersville.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association or the St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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