There was a death this weekend in this small town


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Mr. Cory Thomas Knecht, 23, died at 12:05:00 AM, on October 17, 2010 near Williamsport, Indiana. Mr. Knecht was born September 22, 1987 in Lafayette, IN to Jerry and Sharon (Franklin) Knecht. He was a 2006 Graduate of Crawfordsville High School and 2010 Graduate of Purdue University with a BS in Organizational Leadership. He enjoyed fishing, golf, baseball, and spending time with his family and friends.

He leaves behind his parents; 1 brother: Kelly Knecht, Crawfordsville; 1 sister: Sheena(Kyle)Lutes, Crawfordsville; his girlfriend: Alex Brock, Crawfordsville; grandparents: Glenn & Gretchen Knecht, Crawfordsville; cousins: Sarah, Joe, David, Susan, Mandi, John, Kimmy, Danny, Jarrod, Haley, Seth, Mark Christopher, Jessica, & Jen. He is preceeded by grandparents: Irene & Thomas Franklin; an aunt: Linda Brown and uncle: Richard Arthur.

A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, October 21, at 2:00 PM at Calvary Chapel, 915 Whitlock Ave., Crawfordsville, IN, with Rev. David Keesee officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 20, from 4 to 8 PM at Powers-Priebe Funeral Home, 315 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville. online condolences may be sent to: powerspriebefh.com Memorial contributions may be made to American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60018 or at abta.org.. Arrangements are being handled by Powers-Priebe Funeral Home.



It is always hard to lose anyone. When I drove by the funeral home on my way to walmart, there was a long line outside the funeral home to get in. When I drove by on my way home from walmart, there was still a long line outside. I was touched by the outpouring of concern in the community for this young man.