Marlene Konomos of Kansas City, MO. Born June, 18 1934, and died peacefully to her new life on February 19, 2019. Marlene was a proud and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend.
Survivors include her husband John (of 68 years), her sons Bill (Lynda) and Johnny and her daughter Johnna Tosspon, 14 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister, oldest son Michael 2011(Deborah), and grandson Michael 2001 (Mikey).
Marlene graduated from East High School. She was a long standing member of the “Daughter’s Penelope”, an avid reader of historical mysteries, played the piano beautifully, flower arranging and crocheting. She loved watching tennis, Royals, Chiefs, Jeopardy, and The Wheel. Marlene enjoyed listening to ”Yanni”. She learned some of the Greek language, Greek cooking and traveling. She even learned the art of belly dancing in her mind 40’s. We will miss her quick wit and her smile.
Her visitation 3:00-3:30 pm & Funeral service 3:30 pm Saturday, February 23 at Mount Moriah, 10507 Holmes Rd., KCMO 64131. Please join us to celebrate her life.
A special thanks to the nurses (especially Katie) at Research Medical Center for being so attentive to Marlene during her final days.
