Carol Rose Knoch, 84, passed away peacefully at her residence in Fort Wayne on Monday, December 16, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Carol was born August 6, 1940, in Atchison, KS to the late Hyland and Myrtle (Conner) Church. She worked for Stitch & Sew, Hancock Fabrics and Scotts and retired in 2014. She was passionate about the Kansas City Chiefs and loved her family and friends. Carol prayed the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and the prayer to the Infant of Prague daily. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, where she was part of the Rosary Society, Legion of Mary funeral dinners and an Extraordinary Minister. Carol is survived by her children; Michelle Keller, William "Mike" Knoch, James (Renae) Knoch and Tina (Joseph) Herber, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Bill Lee Knoch, Daughter; Dawn Knoch, siblings; Wanda, John, Larry and Butch and 1 great grandchild. Mass will be held 11:00am Monday, December 30, 2024 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road, Ft. Wayne IN, with calling 1 hour prior. Memorials may be made in honor of Carol to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.