Verlie I. Knitig

Verlie Ina (Taylor) Knitig, 81, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2016. Verlie loved her family, treasured her Catholic faith and was passionate for prayer. She was known to delight others with spontaneous accordion playing and yodeling. Her beloved husband, Keith, preceded her in death. Survivors: children, Karen, Kathy, Christopher and Perry Knitig, Phila Glass, Paula Smotherman and Kimberly Shields; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Rosary, 4 p.m., Sunday, February 7; Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Monday, February 8, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Memorials to Comfort Care Homes, 7701 E. Kellogg Dr., Wichita, KS 67207. Downing & Lahey West.