John Konek
January 26, 1932 ~ October 4, 2009
Konek, John, 77, passed peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 4, 2009, surrounded by his family. John was born in California, PA, January 26, 1932. Rosary/Vigil 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 7, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am, Thursday, October 8, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Inurnment noon, Friday, October 9, Graceland Cemetery, Meade, KS. Preceded in death by parents, George and Julia Simko Konek and seven siblings. Survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Carol (Wolfe) Konek; daughters, Jill Konek and Jana Konek, both of Wichita, KS; sons, J.D. Konek of Long Beach, CA and Jeff Konek of Leucadia, CA; brother, Peter J. Konek (Ruth) of Wichita; grandchildren, Dylan, Damon and Ian Konek; great-grandchild, Ryder Konek. Memorials have been established with Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 124 N. Roosevelt, Wichita, KS, 67208, The Lords Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS, 67214 and Wichita Junior Golf Foundation, 58 Via Verde, Wichita, KS, 67230.
Rosary/Vigil 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 7, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Inurnment noon, Friday, October 9, Graceland Cemetery, Meade, KS.
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To Carol and family – Please accept Valda’s and my sincere sympathy. I have many fond memories of John but I especially remember his kindness. His friendly hugs and warm smile always made me feel welcome in your home, as though I were a very special guest. I know you will miss him. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jeff an family we can not imagine your sadness.We can only empathize your pain.Our thoughts are with you and you family. Jeff you will always have a friend in me. Hold your head up high an carry on, as your dad would want you to. RODNEY KILLEBREW AND FAMILY
Marian Teall and Mary Sue Foster express their deepest sympathies to John’s family. This is a time to celebrate John’s life, such as the All-American Award for football earned in that Pennsylvania high school and his distinguished accomplishments including his football record at The University of Kansas. Probably the most significant was marrying Carol. We know that his family and friends will miss him.