62, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, December 17, 2020, due to complications from a brain tumor. She was born on November 25, 1958, in St. Louis, MO, to her parents Marlene (Jack Parsons) Knobbe-Parsons and the late Donald A. Knobbe Sr. In April of 1987, she married Mark Viox, her husband of 33 years with whom she shared a love for the ages and 4 children.
Janet was a strong, fearless, and intelligent woman. Despite being initially advised that engineering was a “man’s job,” she excelled as a chemical engineer and helped pioneer gender equality in her field. She was incredibly passionate about making a positive impact on the world around her. She enjoyed volunteering her time at Loyola Academy and Marian Middle School, where she taught robotics and tutored, and she was exceptionally proud of her students’ accomplishments. She was very actively involved in the SLUH Mothers’ Club, serving as the president of the Alumni Mothers’ Club this past year. Her love of music made it a joy for her to sing in her church’s choir, and her beautiful, shining voice made renditions of “Happy Birthday” extra special.
Janet was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Her selfless and loving nature radiated feelings of value, comfort, and joy to all those around her. She passionately celebrated the success and accomplishments of her loved ones, making them feel like the most important and loved people in the world. Each moment spent in her presence was one to be cherished.
Loving mother of Daniel (Melissa Heim Viox), Jeffrey, Elise, and David Viox; dear grandmother of Leila and Riley Heim Viox; cherished sister of Joan (Tim) Lorenz, Donald A. (Lisa Picker) Knobbe Jr., David (Julie) Knobbe, and Joseph (Colleen) Knobbe; affectionate aunt to many nieces and nephews.
A private funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (Webster Groves). A live stream of the Mass can be viewed on the parish website, and a recording will be accessible via the parish YouTube channel. Those unable to attend the funeral in person are encouraged to share their favorite memories and observations of Janet via letters to the family residence or email. A larger celebration of Janet’s beautiful life will take place at a future date.
It makes me so sad to see that Janet has passed. I sang with her in the St. Elizabeth of Hungary choir. Janet and I did a duet once that was difficult and fun at the same time. My sympathies for her whole family. Many prayers for Janet and her family are headed your way. Janet, I know you are singing with the angels and loving every minute. RIP.
It makes me so sad to see that Janet has passed. I sang with her in the St. Elizabeth of Hungary choir. Janet and I did a duet once that was difficult and fun at the same time. My sympathies for her whole family. Many prayers for Janet and her family are headed your way. Janet, I know you are singing with the angels and loving every minute. RIP.
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family during these very hard times. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Jim Donze
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family during these very hard times. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Jim Donze
To Mark and Family, so very sorry for your loss! Janet was such an amazing person and Cousin! She was always a Beautiful Angel on Earth! Now she is a Beautiful Angel in Heaven! She will truly be missed by all! Prayers for all of you!
To Mark and Family, so very sorry for your loss! Janet was such an amazing person and Cousin! She was always a Beautiful Angel on Earth! Now she is a Beautiful Angel in Heaven! She will truly be missed by all! Prayers for all of you!
Thoughts and prayers – that the grace of god will lead your family and friends to peace and comfort working through this difficult time.
Thoughts and prayers – that the grace of god will lead your family and friends to peace and comfort working through this difficult time.
TO The Knobbe Family, Mark and All:
Please know of our sincere prayerful sympathy on Janet’s passing! She was a very dynamic and engaged person with family, church and friends, and she will fondly be remembered by many of us!
Know of our prayers for her and all of you at this sad time!
Sincerely,
The Max, Sr and Mary Grace Kaiser
Family
TO The Knobbe Family, Mark and All:
Please know of our sincere prayerful sympathy on Janet’s passing! She was a very dynamic and engaged person with family, church and friends, and she will fondly be remembered by many of us!
Know of our prayers for her and all of you at this sad time!
Sincerely,
The Max, Sr and Mary Grace Kaiser
Family
Mark, our hearts break with sorrow for you and your family … May the Lord bless you all and comfort you during this incredibly difficult time … Your writeup above is a perfect and loving tribute to Janet, who exemplifies a life well lived in the tradition of Christ …
Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers …
Mark, our hearts break with sorrow for you and your family … May the Lord bless you all and comfort you during this incredibly difficult time … Your writeup above is a perfect and loving tribute to Janet, who exemplifies a life well lived in the tradition of Christ …
Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers …
Sending love, prayers, and my sympathy to Janet’s family. I was on a retreat with Janet in January 2020 and her love for her family was so evident. She was an amazing woman who this world lost far too soon. I wish I could have gotten to know her better. Your heartbreak must be immense. Rest In Peace, Janet, and Lord grant her eternal peace.
Sending love, prayers, and my sympathy to Janet’s family. I was on a retreat with Janet in January 2020 and her love for her family was so evident. She was an amazing woman who this world lost far too soon. I wish I could have gotten to know her better. Your heartbreak must be immense. Rest In Peace, Janet, and Lord grant her eternal peace.
Dear Marlene and Jack, we are so very sorry for your terrible loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Tim Corcoran Family
Dear Marlene and Jack, we are so very sorry for your terrible loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Tim Corcoran Family
Mark and David,
Our family recently learned about your loss. Through SLU soccer, we really enjoyed getting to know you both, and we remember the fun of meal times. Janet was so fun to talk to. Wishing you peace and strength.
Mark and David,
Our family recently learned about your loss. Through SLU soccer, we really enjoyed getting to know you both, and we remember the fun of meal times. Janet was so fun to talk to. Wishing you peace and strength.
I met Janet when she was just starting out at DuPont in Delaware in 1981. I was Music Director for a University of Delaware production of ‘Side by Side by Sondheim’ and Janet auditioned and won one of the key roles. She threw herself into every song – doubtless getting out of her comfort zone while portraying some of the complex characters, but singing beautifully and with great commitment. She loved her voice lessons with the ebullient Ellen Lang. We stayed in touch as I started my career in music and I last saw her in the mid 1980’s when she had moved back to St Louis. We put on a Sondheim production just last week at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – with many of the same songs Janet sang. It prompted me to turn to google to search for Janet and I saw the very sad news about her passing. I thought this memory of her from the early part of her career might be of some comfort to her family and send my deepest condolences.
I met Janet when she was just starting out at DuPont in Delaware in 1981. I was Music Director for a University of Delaware production of ‘Side by Side by Sondheim’ and Janet auditioned and won one of the key roles. She threw herself into every song – doubtless getting out of her comfort zone while portraying some of the complex characters, but singing beautifully and with great commitment. She loved her voice lessons with the ebullient Ellen Lang. We stayed in touch as I started my career in music and I last saw her in the mid 1980’s when she had moved back to St Louis. We put on a Sondheim production just last week at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – with many of the same songs Janet sang. It prompted me to turn to google to search for Janet and I saw the very sad news about her passing. I thought this memory of her from the early part of her career might be of some comfort to her family and send my deepest condolences.