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Obituary for Lorraine Emma Pearl Konkel
Lorraine Emma Pearl Konkel, 100, Town of Oconto, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at her daughters home. Lorraine was born April 5, 1914 in Milwaukee to the late Emil and Mary (Petry) Prahl. She married John Konkel on April 25, 1931. He preceded her in death on November 14, 1976. Lorraine enjoyed fishing and traveling, and had just returned from fishing in Florida one week ago. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Stiles.
Lorraine is survived by ten daughters, Theresa DePouw, Oconto; Lorraine Wickman, Green Bay; Rosemary Porath, Oconto; Leona (Robert) Rockteschel, Stiles; Irene (Douglas) Rymer, Stiles; Maryann (Keith) Jenquin, Seymour; Margaret Krumpos, DePere; JoAnn (Ray) Talbot, Green Bay; Kathleen Wegner, Kimberly; Caroline Konkel, GA; four sons, John (Barbara) Konkel, Stiles; Joe (Darlene) Konkel, Stiles; Richard Konkel; Stiles; Michael (JoAnne) Konkel, Abrams; a brother, Kenneth (Joan) Lundberg, Menominee Falls; and six generations of grandchildren, which includes forty seven grandchildren, ninty seven great grandchildren, thirty three great great grandchildren and one great great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ann Lierman, a son, George Konkel, a brother, Carl Prahl, two grandsons, Mike Konkel, James Lierman and three great grandchildren, Adam Rymer, Madeline Jenquin and Marissa Jenquin.
The family will receive relatives and friends at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Stiles from 9 to 11 AM Friday, February 6, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM Friday at the church with the Rev. Joel Sember and Patrick Beno co-celebrating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
A special thank you to the staff at Unity Hospice.
