McKnight, George J. age 89, of Coon Rapids, passed away April 18, 2012. Survived by wife, Nancy; children, Lynda Danielson, Kriste (Ronald) Sjolander, Mona (Jim) Callahan, Diane (Dan) Gingerich, Kenneth (Theresa), Dale (Kate), Mark (Jill) and Lance; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great- grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 11 AM, with visiting time at 10 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St., Andover. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to family. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373 thurston-deshaw.com