Alice M. Kniffin, age 94 passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the New Glarus Home where she made many friendships with staff during the pandemic. She was born on October 6, 1927 in Fox River Grove, IL the daughter of Charles and Emily (Vermoch) Spevak. Alice graduated from Crystal Lake High School and attended Northwestern College. On October 16, 1948 she was united in marriage to James L. Kniffin Sr at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Cary, IL. They first lived near Wrigley Field in Chicago and settled in Stickney IL. James would precede her in death on May 15, 1972. Alice worked as an administrative assistant in accounting at North American Rockwell in Cicero, IL for many years. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, Stickney, IL, and CSA, Berwyn, IL.

Alice loved her family, music, dancing, talking on the phone, her Bohemian Heritage and was an avid reader. Alice's prayers have been granted. She is no longer in pain and suffering. She is in a better place where she can feel the sunshine on her face and the wind on her back and the love of the good Lord.

Alice is survived by her sister Sylvia Jelinek, her children Deanna Capp, James (Martha) Kniffin, Jr., and Denise Hoger, grandchildren Allen (Becky) Capp, Lisa Capp, Laura Kniffin, James (Sarah) Kniffin, III, Maribeth (Anurag Mandalika) Kniffin, Scott (Cynthia)Hoger Jr., and Kelly (Jim) Lezza and twelve great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son-in-law Gerald Capp, and her brother-in-law Vlasta Jelinek.

The family would like to thank Dr. Gilchrist at the Belleville Clinic, and staff members at Agrace Hospice, Glarner Lodge and the New Glarus Home for the kind and supportive care for Alice.

Per Alice's wishes private services will be held.

The Zentner-Beal funeral Home of New Glarus is assisting the family.