"Madeline was a beloved member of our family for so many years. We treasured her for all of her love and faithfulness. I\'m so sorry that we didn\'t see this obituary sooner. Emily sent it to me tonight. Please know that she was a precious saint in our lives and we weep with you but know that she is growing from strength to strength in the presence of the Lord. We share in your sorrow and send our love. Wendy and Nick Pitha, and Emily and Nicholas"
In loving memory of
Madeline Josephine Knochel - Bledsoe
May 22, 1923 - September 21, 2020
Madeline Josephine was born May 22, 1923 in Bay City, Michigan. Her parents were Earl and Laura Knapp. On February 5, 1942, she married Theodore Knochel in Galveston, Texas where Theodore was stationed in the army. In 1958 they moved to Phoenix, Arizona to join Ted's brother Herbert and his family. Theodore passed away on September 5, 1996. Madeline remained in Phoenix until she moved with her son Darby to Mayer in 1999. It was there that she met Cecil Bledsoe. The two fell in love and were married January 13, 2001. Madeline and Cecil lived in Mayer until Cecil's death. She then moved to Dewey and later to Prescott where she passed on September 21, 2020. She is survived by her son Alan (Lindy), her daughter Susan Suever her sons Darby, and Theodore (Diane), two grandchildren Gabe (Kristen) Hill and Russell Knochel, two great-grandchildren Christian (Skylar) and Kayl Hill, and one great-great-grandchild Andrew Hill who she was able to see before she passed.