Brenda F. Knoche, age 63, passed away on Thursday October 10, 2013 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Memorial services will be held on Monday October 14, 2013 at 10:00 A.M at the Hope Lutheran Church in Dixon with Pastor Shelly Nelson officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the St. Paul's Cemetery in Wheatland. Brenda was born on July 6, 1950 to Marvin and Francis Jones in Davenport, Iowa. She married Loren Knoche on November 7, 1970. They later divorced. Brenda was a loving mother and grandmother and was a young at heart, spirited fun loving woman. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Brenda liked the outdoors, was an avid shopper and had her own unique style, spirit and heart for life. Brenda is survived by daughters, Leah (Steve) Berry of Newark, Texas and Lindsay (Chad) Schwab of Wheatland; grandchildren, Walker & Grace Berry and Tristan Hrabak; brothers & sisters; and nieces and nephews.