Margaret "Margie" Konopasek

MARGARET “MARGIE” M. KONOPASEK Griffith/Warsaw, IN and DePere, WI: Margaret M. Konopasek age 90, of Griffith and Warsaw, IN and DePere, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2015 in Brillion, WI. Margie is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, George N. Konopasek and her children: Barbara (Richard) Lambright of Simpsonville, SC, Kathleen (William) Church of Summerfield, NC, and Edward (Jill) Konopasek of DePere, WI; Grandchildren: Jennifer Bartunek, Jeff Musgrave, Elaine (Robert) Landon, Julie (Mike) Haraburda, Brian Blest, Kyle (Carolyn) Mathews, Kevin (Tina) Mathews, Ellen Mathews, Neil (Heather) Mathews, Nicole Wilson, Michelle Coers, Joshua Konopasek, Kayla Konopasek, Maggie Konopasek, Emma Konopasek; Step-Grandchildren: Kristin (Mark) Jones, Chris Church, Kyle Church; Great-Grandchildren 15; Step-Great-Grandchildren 5. Preceded in death by her parents, Madeline B. (Hoelzel) and Charles W. Breisch; brothers: Charles and George Breisch; her children: Joanne (Jody) Blest and George K. Konopasek. Margie met George Konopasek, the love of her life, at the age of 16 in Hessville, IN. They became engaged while George was away serving in the Armed Services during WWII and were married on December 25, 1948. They raised their five children in Griffith, IN relocating for retirement years to Hoffman Lake in Warsaw, IN. Marge and George have spent the past 5 years in in DePere, WI to be near their son, Ed and his family. Hoffman Lake, and their retirement home on the water, was a special place for Marge and George. Most of the grandkids enjoyed spending summer vacations with Grandma and Grandpa learning to swim, fish and most importantly how to properly roast marshmallows and make pudgie pies around the fire. In order to insure everyone had a fresh supply of fishing bait, Margie would stay up late and catch night crawlers with a flashlight and her lightning quick reflexes. She had an uncanny knack for fishing and never missed an opportunity to land her “4 O’clock bass.” To this day, her kids and grandkids have fond memories of their experiences at the lake and Grandma Margie’s homemade cinnamon rolls! Margie also enjoyed camping, gardening and had a special love of sewing. She made sure every grandchild, and a few of their pets, had multiple hand-sewn and tied baby blankets. Margie greatly enjoyed traveling and visits from her children and grandchildren. Margie worked for Miller CPA and East Chicago Pattern Works in Indiana. Later she managed her home-based bookkeeping and tax preparation services for numerous local business and individuals while raising her children. Marge had a very strong faith in God and believed strongly in the powers of the Holy Spirit. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Griffith, IN and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warsaw, IN. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the wonderful staff at West Haven in Brillion, WI where Marge was living as she struggled with advancing Alzheimer’s. The staff and residents became part of our extended family over the years and offered loving care for both Marge and George. Special thanks to the caring staff at Heartland Hospice who helped the entire family during the final months. Friends may meet with the family on Friday, October 16, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at White Funeral Home located at 921 W. 45th Avenue in Griffith, IN. For more information, please call White Funeral Home at 219-924-4100 or visit us at: www.whitefuneralhome ofgriffith.com Funeral services and Catholic mass will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 10 a.m. at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church located at 525 N. Broad St., Griffith, IN with Rev. Theodore Mens presiding. Christian burial will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary, IN.

Service:
Saturday, October 17, 2015
St. Mary Catholic Church 525 N. Broad St. Griffith, IN