Maureen Elizabeth Knorp

Maureen "Peeka" or "Mo" Elizabeth Knorp passed away on May 3, 2023, at the age of 62 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Maureen was born on February 23, 1961, the daughter of Cornelius Joseph and Marjorie Ann Ahearn (Burns), in Menominee, Michigan.

Maureen graduated from Hastings High School in 1979. On August 7, 1982, she married Russell Knorp at St. Rose of Lima Church, in Hastings, Michigan. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in Psychology in 1983. She worked at various healthcare systems in Dallas, Texas, and as a medical social worker at Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she leaves behind many dear friends and coworkers.

Maureen was a fiercely loyal and thoughtful wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She loved taking long walks in the sun and working in her garden. She was immensely proud of her work and her family. Maureen was prone to giggle fits , and she loved to crack a cold beer with complete disregard for the time of day. To say she will be greatly missed is a colossal understatement.

Maureen was preceded in death by her sister Kathleen Knudsen and her father.

Maureen is survived by her husband Russell, her son Daniel (Sierrah) Knorp of Aurora, Colorado, her daughter Natalie Burger (Ryan) of White Bluff, Tennessee, sisters Alice (Jeff) Morrill and Jean Ahearn, brothers Con (Brenda), Dan (Cathy), Patrick (Michelle), and Shawn, many nieces and nephews, and her beloved granddaughter, Marjorie Charlotte Knorp.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Barry County Animal Shelter, 540 North Industrial Park Dr, Hastings, MI 49058, or Butterworth Hospital's Renucci Hospitality House, https://give.spectrumhealth.org/renucci/donate , 100 Michigan St. NE, Suite 4100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

There will be a Memorial Service at 3:00pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 South Broadway Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 with Visitation one hour prior. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .