Marian R. Knop, 91, of Chester, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at Addington Place of Sparta in Sparta. The visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27 at St. John Lutheran Church in Chester with Rev. Timothy Sims officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester is in charge of arrangements.