OBITUARY
Dolores V. Konke
February 5, 1924 – September 9, 2020
Dolores was called Home to her Lord.
She joins her husband, Edward, daughter, Joyce, and grandson, Christopher, and all family and friends who have proceeded her.
She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Her legacy will live on through everyone whom she touched. She will be missed, but never forgotten.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Pine Point Hospice of Macon, Georgia for their care and compassion during her time there. The family ask if you wish to honor her life, that you please donate to Pine Point.
Forever and Always
Memories
Dolores V. Konke
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ADD A MEMORYKaren Konke
September 23, 2020
Dear Mom and Dad,
My success in college and graduate school are due to your belief in my ability to succeed. I have had many opportunities to to continue my education through your support and encouragement. I started as a teacher. Developed in to a teacher who supported teachers in the classroom. You encouraged my desire to continue my education at the University of Georgia and earning a doctorate degree. None of this would have been possible without support from you and dad and your belief in me. I am grateful for all that you and dad did in encouraging me to continue my education.
Love You Mom and Dad,
Your Daughter Karen
Carol Nicklas
September 22, 2020
The Konke Family:
Bob and I wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to you, John, and your entire family, on the loss of your Mom.
We are both so glad that we had the opportunity to have met your Mom and to have spent some time visiting with her/an interesting and lovely lady.
Always carry in your heart the warm and wonderful memories of your times together.
Love, Bob and Carol
Bill Scheve
September 21, 2020
Before this virus, I missed seeing you in Church. It was at that point I kinda figured you were finishing the race of this life. I will always remember you and our Church friendship and look forward to seeing you in the Beauty of Heaven 🙏🏻. Blessings, Bill Scheve
Julianne Kandalec
September 17, 2020
Mom,
You were there in the darkest hours of my life when I lost Chris. We shared a bond when you lost Joyce. It’s ironic that we both lost our first born. I will miss all of our secret note passing and talks in your hot room. Your help as our fill up girl will be greatly missed. You always kept our supplies full.
I will always miss your terrific neck and foot massages. You always knew when I needed you.
I can’t say it enough I’m going to truly miss all of your help. All of your children are giving people. We all learned from the best you and dad. Take care of Joyce and Chris. Give Dad a hug and a kiss 💋 from me. One thing I’m truly going to miss is your expertise on drawing up my B-12 shots.
Love,
Your darling daughter, Julie
Julianne Kandalec
September 17, 2020
Mom,
You were there in the darkest hours of my life when I lost Chris. When Joyce passed we shared a bond of what it was to lose a child. It’s ironic it was both of our first born.
I will miss all of our secret note passing and talks in your room. Your help as our fill up girl will also be missed. You always kept our supplies filled up. I will miss your neck and foot massages. You always knew when I needed you. I’m truly going to miss all of your help. All of your children are giving people. We all learned from the best you and dad.
Take care of Joyce and Chris . Give dad a big hug and kiss 💋 from me
Last but not least I’m truly going to miss your expertise on drawing up my B-12 shots.
Your,darling daughter
Mike Graczyk
September 17, 2020
Aunt Dolores was truly one of a kind. She was someone so kind, so compassionate, so gracious, and so full of the Spirit. I was truly inspired by her faith in God, and I have been inspired by her so much over the years. She recently called us to ask how we were doing, and it was so good to hear from her again. I loved how positive she was, and I did not know that was going to be the last time I heard her voice - but I now know that she is welcomed by her Lord and is partying with the angels, restored to full sight, sound, and radiant joy.
I send deepest condolences to her family members during this time. Dolores was one of a kind and is truly missed. I will remember and cherish her always. With most sincere sympathies,
Mike
Tom Graczyk
September 16, 2020
Thanks for all the love and support you gave me. You will forever be in our hearts and memory.
Tina Konke
September 16, 2020
It was a real pleasure getting to know you over the past several years. You were quite an amazing woman. You raised such a wonderful son - John! He is truly one of the most selfless and loving people I have ever met. I believe he acquired these traits from you. For this, I will always be thankful to you. I am so honored to have him as my husband and in my life. It is a true blessing to be a part of your Konke family!
Kara Richie
September 15, 2020
Growing up year after year receiving letters in the mail from you never failed to put a smile on my face. I loved reading them and writing you back. I’ll never forget when you sent me sixteen presents on my my sixteenth birthday, and thinking this is one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me. I’ll deeply miss you and our letters back and forth. It brought me such joy to get to know such an amazing woman.
Fr. William McIntyre, OFM
September 14, 2020
On behalf of the parishioners, deacons, sisters, friars and staff of St. Peter Claver Church and School we offer Karen, Julie and the entire Konke family our condolences and prayers. Your Mother, Dolores, was a faithful member of her adopted Macon Parish. We will miss her. Know of our prayers in these days and weeks to come.
Father Bill, OFM
John Konke
September 14, 2020
Mother Dearest,
There were times that we walked together. And then from the womb and for the next fifty-eight years you carried me. You taught me to put others before self. I am the man I am today because of you. This lesson has served me well. You and dad were great teachers by example. A large part of our family tree has been pruned but fear not for there are young branches waiting to bloom and make those that have gone before them proud. The photo I post is a testament of your selflessness. I was to be comforting you, but it is you that is holding my hand.
Love Forever & Always John
Jessica DePriest
September 13, 2020
Nana,
I can’t thank you enough for all the memories you have given me. I always look through all of the albums you have made me. I love comparing the boys to pictures of Dad, Aunt Joyce, Aunt Karen, and Aunt Julie. When making an icecream come at home, it must be a double Neapolitan come. Please give Papa and Aunt Joyce a kiss from me and please tell them all about my boys. I know I’ve gained a guardian angel that will watch over all of us. Love you so much. Xoxo Jessica
Jake aka John JR Konke
September 13, 2020
Nana, the lady in the kitchen with the perfect perm. Was she cooking omelets or was she making her famous French toast? Whichever it was it was the best! After that she would make you a double down cone! She taught me a lot of life skills I’m not sure she realized but I’m grateful she did! When I was little and thunderstorms would occur she would tell me it was grandpa and Jesus bowling and they were getting strikes! Well nana after 35 years waiting for Grandpa Ed you both are bowling with Jesus now! I love you and will never forget you or your life lessons! Please send all of the family protection from above!
Jennifer Kandalec
September 13, 2020
What a blessing it was to get to know you and be a part of your life over the years! I’ve never met a woman quite like you. Your love of Jesus was beautiful and radiated from you. You prayed over me and blessed me, what a gift! You were funny and loving, full of wisdom and scripture and laughter and love. I am forever grateful my children got to spend time with their Great Grandma Dee. I smile when I think of you restored in paradise with your Savior and loved ones! Until we meet again...
Kaylan Fulcher
September 13, 2020
Nana, I’m going to always miss you. I’m glad you get to be with aunt Joyce and papa now. My children and I will love you forever and always.
Kaylan Fulcher
September 13, 2020
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy, when skies are grey. You’ll never know dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away.
Eric Kandalec
September 13, 2020
Nana,
I miss you dearly and I am not the only one. It brings me comfort to know that you are in Heaven with our loved ones who have went before you. I will miss you, miss your back massages, miss your daily blessings, your humor, your wisdom, your advice, your stories, your essence. You were a truly wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother. You will forever be remembered in our hearts, minds and Prayers.
Love you always, Eric.
Isabelle Kandalec
September 11, 2020
I’m going to miss you a lot grandma Dee. I’m glad of the memories we have together and am so thankful that I’ll always have those to cherish. I love you.
Julianne Kandalec
September 11, 2020
Mom,
I’m going to really miss you. You were the light in my time of darkness. You were a big help around the house as our fill up girl. I’m going to miss all your help. Take care of Joyce and Chris. Give dad a big kiss and hug for me. I love all of you. Love ❤️ Julie
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