Elsa Elise (Habenicht) Knoy, 88, of Indianapolis passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Monmouth, Illinois on August 17, 1932 to the late George August and Anna Marie (Bochrensen) Habenicht.

Elsa attended Hayden, Indiana schools and graduated in 1950. She also graduated from
Indianapolis General Hospital School for Nurses in 1953. She retired from 50+ years nursing career in 2006 from Clarian Health Methodist IU-Riley.

Elsa is survived by her son, Les Knoy; 2 daughters, Linda Anderson and Tina Bruce; 4 grandchildren, Matthew and Clint Knoy, Nathan and Aaron Bruce; 4 great grandchildren, Caleb, Mikayla, Colby and Charlee Knoy.

In addition to her parents Elsa was preceded in death by her husband Glen Knoy.

Services for Elsa will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1977 S. SR 135 Greenwood, Indiana 46143. Friends may visit from 10:00 AM until time of service.  Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor Chris Cain to preside.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Knoy family. Staff and all guests will adhere to mandate for Covid-19 by required masks, temperature checks and social distancing.