Daniel Mark Knopoff, age 70, of South Elgin, beloved husband and best friend for 41 years of Kathleen, nee Ryon; loving father of Leslie Knopoff; devoted son of the late Arthur and the late Bertha “Berte”; cherished brother of Jack (Caron) Knopoff; dear son-in-law of Molly and the late James Ryon; fond brother-in-law of Debbie (Mickey) Jones and Nancy (Frank) Canalas; treasured uncle and friend to many. Dan was extremely calm and kind. He had a special way of making everyone feel good in his presence. The graveside service will be private. The service will be livestreamed Tuesday, 12 Noon CDT at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. Under Recent Services, click onto Dan’s photograph and scroll down to Service Details to view his service. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.