Della Mae Knowles, 81, Lancaster, joined her husband in heaven on July 27.

A private family visitation was held at Melby Funeral Home and Crematory in Platteville. Funeral rites were at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 30 at River Hills Memorial Park Chapel and Mausoleum, 1650 S. River Street, Batavia, IL.  Rev. Kimberly Riebe officiated. Visitation at the gravesite was welcome. A luncheon followed. The Melby Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.  Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

A complete obituary is in the August 5, 2015 issue of The Platteville Journal.