Knauff Funeral Home

Knauff Funeral Home Welcome to Knauff Funeral Homes, proudly serving the Williston & Chiefland areas for over 63 years. Our experienced staff help familes celebrate life.

Welcome to Knauff Funeral Home, proudly serving the Williston & Chiefland areas for over 63 years. Our experienced and compassionate staff of funeral directors help families celebrate life with dignity and respect. We provide a variety of service offerings designed to meet your family's customs and traditions, including:

Traditional Funerals
Memorial Services
Graveside Ceremonies
Basic and Full Service Cremation Options
Collaboration with other Funeral Homes
Grief Support
Preplanning

We understand that the passing of a loved one is a difficult time. If you have any questions while viewing this site, or are in immediate need of our services, please contact us day or night at 352-493-4777 (Chiefland) or 352-528-3481 (Williston).

05/06/2016

Eleanor Y. McClain of Old Town, 79, passed away May 4th, 2016 at Haven Hospice in Chiefland. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Lamb of Old Town.
Arrangements are under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefland (352) 493-4777.

05/06/2016

Jan Christaan Hildreth, 69, of Archer, FL, passed away on May 3rd, 2016 at Haven Hospice in Chiefland. He moved to Archer from Ft. Myers 21 years ago. Mr. Hildreth had worked as an auto salesman and was a member of the Oak Park Baptist Church in Archer and a member of the Amvets in Bronson. He was a loving and caring husband and father. He loved automobiles, golf and dogs.
Mr. Hildreth is survived by his wife, Judy Hildreth; three sons, Larry Jensen of Ft. Myers, FL, Michael Jensen of Oklahoma, and Richard Jensen of High Springs, FL; a sister, Darlene Erkinto of Archer, FL; and two nephews, Tim Hildereth of Alaska’s Kiani Peninsula and John Hildereth of Orlando, FL; seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefland (352) 493-4777).

03/01/2016

Alexander J. Bertolotti, 90, of Crystal River, passed away Sunday, February 28th, 2016 at Seven Rivers Hospital in Crystal River. He had lived in Crystal River since 1972, coming here from New York, NY. He was a member of the St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Crystal River. Mr. Bertolotti had owned a restaurant in Greenwich Village called Mother Bertolotti’s and had trained many horses at Belmont and Aqueduct and was very successful at it. He was a member of the VFW, Marine Corps League and enjoyed baseball and horse racing.
Mr. Bertolotti was survived by his wife, Norma Jean Bertolotti; a daughter, Stephanie Alexander; three grandchildren, Scott, Amanda and Douglas Habermann; and two great-grandchildren, Duke and Vienna.
There will be a Wake at Strickland Funeral Home in Crystal River on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and a Service on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church at 11:00 am. Mr. Bertolotti will then be entombed at Woodlawn Cemetery in New York.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to to U.S. Marine Corp #1139, P. O. Box 2773, Inverness, FL 34452.
All arrangements are being handled under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefland, FL (352) 493-4777.

03/01/2016

Sherrie Marisa Jerrels, 52, of Starke, passed away on Saturday, February 27th, 2016. She was a Medical Tech Support and was a member of Hague Baptist Church.
Mrs. Jerrels is survived by her mother, Annie Nell Brown of Interlachen, FL; her husband, Jeff Jerrels of Starke; two sons, Winston Jerrels of Tallahassee and Jared Jerrels of Starke: one daughter, Madison Jerrels of Beaufort, SC; one sister, Valeria Monica Connell of Swarthmore, PA; and one grandson.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 5th, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Knauff Funeral Home Chapel in Chiefland, FL with a viewing one hour prior to the service. She will be interred in the Kirkland Cemetery in Chiefland.
Arrangements are under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefland (352) 493-4777.

03/01/2016

Betty Lou McQuaig Sowell, 84 of Chiefland passed away Saturday, February 20th, 2016 at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Port St. Joe, Fl, she moved to Chiefland from Wewahitchka two and a half years ago.
Mrs. Sowell worked as a receptionist for a radio station and was a mother and homemaker and worked very hard for her family. She loved to read and spend time with her family.
She is survived by her daughters, Charlotte (Mark) Frye of Cairo GA, Kathryn Hatcher of Chiefland FL, and Donna (George) McDougall of Cairo GA; a brother, James L. (Julia) of Port St. Joe FL; and three grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
The family will be having a Memorial Service on Saturday, March 19th, 2016 at the Millville Cemetery in Panama City, FL.
Cremation under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home, Chiefland (352) 493-4777.

01/20/2016

Ralph A. Dahlstrom, Jr., 82, of Chiefland passed away January 18th, 2016. He owned and operated Ralph’s Burger House in Chiefland for about 40 years. Before that he had opened the first In & Out Restaurant in Gainesville in 1959. Ralph believed that his clientele was paramount in the well-being of his successfulness. He enjoyed helping and sponsoring many activities involving youth in Chiefland and the surrounding areas.
He was survived by his children, a son, Dale Dahlstrom of Tampa, FL, two daughters, Deanna Deese of Gainesville, FL, and Debra (Roger) Huffman of Ashville, NC; seven grandchildren, Justin Deese, Gainesville, Erica Deese, Gainesville, Kimberly Ward, Chiefland, Jonathan (Samantha) Rain, Chiefland, Tabatha (Kevin) Hoover, Williston, Aaron Dahlstrom, Ashville, NC, Taylor Huffman, Hickory, NC and 8 Great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Dana Dahlstrom.
Services for Mr. Dahlstrom will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 3:00 pm at the Knauff Funeral Home Chapel in Chiefland. There will be a Visitation one hour prior to the service. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Haven Hospice in Chiefland.
Arrangements are under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefland (352) 493-4777.

01/19/2016

Daniel C. Woods, 68, of Branford, passed away on January 9th, 2016. Mr. Woods moved to Branford a little over three years ago coming from Christmas, FL. He was a truck driver, driving produce and refrigerated trucks. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.
Mr. Woods is survived by his wife, Debra Woods; three sons, David Woods of Starke, Daniel Chris Woods of Bell; and Richard Woods of Bell; one daughter, Shelley Danette Arrington of Gainesville; one sister, Margaret P. Stanley of Newberry; and 5 grandchildren.
No service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home, Chiefland, FL (352) 493-4777.

01/19/2016

Edwin William Winch, Jr., 75, passed away January 16, 2016. He had lived in Chiefland 5 years, coming from Holiday, FL. He was a member of the Chiefland Assembly of God. Mr. Woods was a Building Official for a Government Building Department and a member of the Building Officials Association of Florida, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the International Association of Electrical Inspectors and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, guns and working.
Mr. Woods is survived by his wife, Kathleen Winch, a son, James Allen Winch, Sr. of Peru, Indiana, two daughters, Kristina D. Richard of New Port Richey, FL and Kathleen Renee Miller of Chiefland, 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Cremation is under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home of Chiefland, FL (352) 493-4777.
The family is planning a Memorial for him at Chiefland Assembly of God on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 at 1:00 pm.

01/19/2016

Roger Ellis Damron, 79, passed away January 15th, 2016. Born in Fellowship, FL, he has lived in Chiefland the majority of his life. Mr. Damron owned and operated Damron Refrigeration and had served the tri-county area for 60 years. He enjoyed hunting and auto racing.
Mr. Damron is survived by his wife, Mary Damron; a son, Roger (Rachel) Damron, Jr.; a daughter, Jan (Jeff) Bennett; a brother, Chester Damron; and 4 grandchildren.
There will be a Memorial Gathering on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Knauff Funeral Home Chapel in Chiefland. Arrangements are under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefland.

12/07/2015

Eugene J. Amore, 94, passed away December 3rd, 2015. He had come to Chiefland in 2003 from Old Town, FL. Mr. Amore served in the Army Air Corps from 1939 to 1960 and then retired from Civil Service in 1972. He enjoyed the outdoors, singing karaoke, the American Legion, the V.F.W., and the Moose Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd W. and Ella Marie Amore. He is survived by his wife, Joan Bateman Amore, two daughters, Michele Broughton and Wendy Littrell, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home.

12/07/2015

Sleatha Jane Cannon Gore passed into her eternal place of abode on December 6th, 2015 at the age of 97. She was born on July 12th, 1918 to Lincoln and Martha Cannon in Cedar Key, Florida.
Mrs. Gore was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Cleveland Gore, three daughters, Dorothy L. Harper, Margie M. Lee and Willie J. Ray. Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Betty S. (Randolph) McElroy of Trenton, FL., Audrey M. (Johnny) Parrish, and Linda Gore, both of Chiefland, four sons, Edward Gore of Andalussia, AL, Ira (Linda) Gore, Wesley Gore, and Leslie (Elwanda) Gore all of Chiefland, 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 10th, 2015 at Church of Christ in Chiefland at 2:00 pm with the funeral to follow at 3:00 pm.
Arrangements are under the direction of Knauff Funeral Home, Chiefland FL (352) 493-4777.

12/07/2015

Frances Hilton Burnett, 93, passed away at Haven Hospice, Chiefland, FL on Saturday, December 5th, 2015. She was born June 4th, 1922 to James and Lottie Hilton in Bronson, Florida. She was a member of the Bronson First Baptist Church. She served 27 years as a bus driver and school secretary/bookkeeper for Bronson High School.
Her husband, Ray Burnett, preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara (Dave) Shewey and Kathryn B. Crews, a son, James (Linda) Burnett, seven Grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Services will be on Wednesday, December 9th, 2015, starting at 11:00 a.m. at Knauff Funeral Home Chapel, Chiefland, FL with Reverend David Jones officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. before the service. Interment will follow at Rosemary Hill Cemetery in Bronson, FL.
Arrangements are under the directions of Knauff Funeral Home, Chiefland, FL (352) 493-4777).

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