Former Women’s Tennis player of Calvin University student Elisabeth Lynn Knot passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2025, at 23.
Elisabeth Lynn Knot was a master of accounting program student and an intern at BDO USA.
She graduated from Calvin University, where she was on the women’s Tennis team during her freshman and sophomore years.
Moreover, Elisabeth attended Illiana Christian High School, where she played soccer and basketball. She made it to the All-Tournament team at the Lisle Tournament, scoring an average of 15 points per game.
Highlights
- Elisabeth Lynn Knot was 23 years old, a master of accounting program student, and an accounting intern at BDO USA.
- Lynn Knot was born to her parents, Craig and Deborah Kont.
- Elisabeth was a loving sister to her five siblings, Mariel, Anneke, Andrew, David, and Juliana Knot.
Lynn Knot resided in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and attended a BDO USA internship as a Federal Tax Credits & Incentives Intern.
However, on January 26, 2025, Smits Funeral Home released the devastated note on her passing. The obituary writes,
Elisabeth Lynn Knot, age 23, formerly of Flossmoor, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 26, 2025.
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She was 23 years old and was a hard-working girl who started her professional journey in 2020 when she graduated from high school.
After high school, Elisabeth Lynn Knot landed her first job at Ravisloe Country Club as a part-time server.
Moreover, Knot balanced her academics, sports endeavors, and professional expertise. However, her life was cut short at the young age of 23.
Elisabeth Lynn Knot Parents Craig And Deborah Knot Mourn The Loss Of Their Daughter
Lynn Knot was the loving daughter of her father, Craig, and mother, Deborah Knot. Her family resides in Flossmoor, Illinois.
Her mother, Deborah, works at Trinity Christian College and studied at Boston University.
Furthermore, she took different courses at Michigan State University and Calvin University.
Elisabeth’s father, Craig Knot, is an innovative legal and compliance professional currently serving as general counsel and head of legal affairs at Riverbend Industries.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and philosophy from Calvin University and his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Harvard Law School.
Moreover, Craig has been a legal counsel for companies like Holcim, Sidley Austin LLP, AT&T, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Elisabeth Lynn Knot’s parents are professional in their respective fields and stand firm in dealing with issues. However, they are now devastated by the loss of their beloved daughter.
The Knott family is mourning the loss of Elisabeth Lynn Knot, who met an untimely death.
As mentioned in the obituary of Elisabeth Lynn, the Knot family remembers her as the bright light of the family. They state,
She was a delight at the dinner table, had the keenest eye in the room, and wielded a sharp wit, tempered by a warm sensitivity for the underdog.
Elisabeth Lynn Knot Was A loving Sister To Her Five Siblings: Two Brothers And Three Sisters
Elisabeth Lynn Knot grew up in Flossmoor, Illinois, in the loving warmth of her parents and the affection of her five siblings.
Her sister, Mariel Knot Haverdink, works at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals and is the mother of two daughters.
Similarly, another sister, Anneke Sipkje Knot, is a fashion intern at Redbook Magazine, and Juliana Knot graduated from Calvin University.
Furthermore, her brother, Andrew Knot, works at Bayer Deutschland and currently lives in Basel, Switzerland, while another brother, David, lives in Flossmoor, Illinois.
A deep sorrow crumbled over the Knot siblings as they mourned for their loving sister, Elisabeth Lynn Knot.
As of January 29, 2025, the family is preparing for the funeral and visitation ceremony. Thus, the family is maintaining silence on disclosing the reason for the demise of their beloved daughter and sister, Elisabeth Lynn Knot.
Additional Information
- A funeral service for Elisabeth Lynn Knot will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at First Orthodox Presbyterian Church
- Elisabeth Lynn Knot preceded in death by grandparents Joyce Blauw, Lester Knot, and Seppie Knot; aunt Leanne Knot, and cousins Cassie Blauw and Michael Knot.
