James “Jim” Knizner

January 1, 1943 – January 2, 2021

James J. “Jim” Knizner, age 78, at rest January 2. Beloved Husband and best friend of over 45 years of Judy (nee Tybor); Cherished Dad of Jori (fiancé Dan Kelly) and John; proud and devoted Papa of Addison and Carter; Son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Pajonk); Brother of the late Marian and the late Dorothy (Ray) Bezak. Brother-in-law of Edward (Diane) Tybor and the late Terrence (Nancy) Tybor; survived by many nieces, nephews, great and grand nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, and adopted Papa to many. Family and friends will gather on Wednesday, January 6 at St. Linus Church, 10300 Lawler Ave, Oak Lawn for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, all guests are required to wear a mask and observe social distancing. A live stream of the Mass is available by using this link: www.asimplestreaming.com/knizner. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations to the Missionary Sisters of St. Benedict, 5900 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, IL, 60452 or the Male Breast Cancer Coalition, 4222 W. 69th Terrace, Prairie Village, KS, 66208 preferred and appreciated. Arrangements by Curley Funeral Home (Kubina-Tybor Directors). For further info 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com

January 6, 2021 – 11:00am cst