Jean Konkol (94) was born in Fresno, Ca on July 22, 1921 and was resident of Madera, CA for 56 years. She passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at her home in Madera, CA. She and her husband Donald owned and operated Sierra Foodland Grocery store from 1960 to 1986.
They also owned and operated Madera Custom Meat Locker, Loknok Deli and Madera Party Rentals. After retirement she and her husband, Don managed the Reef Apartments, Town and Country Apartments and Rosewood Court. Jean was a member of the Madera Golf & Country Club and the Organizers Organ Group in Fresno.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Konkol; son, Patrick Konkol, father Buel Sherwood, mother Edith Adams, sister’s Marion Hogrefe and Beaulah Foss.
Jean is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Sally & Jim Bomprezzi; 2 sons: Sandy and wife Ellie Konkol of Anderson, CA and Michael and wife Debbie Konkol of Fresno, CA; daughter-in-law Connie Konkol of Madera, CA. Grandmother to Janet, Michael, Tanya, Brad, Richard, Greg, Brandon, Angela & Anthony. Also Great-grandmother to Ryan, Bryon, Camila, Morgan, Devin, Hailey, Jaidyn, Hannah, Diego, Sydney, Aiden, Taylor, Tyler, Olivia, Sophia and James, She is also survived by her caregiver, Becky Tripp.
The Family would like to extend their appreciation to the wonderful staff at St. Agnes Hospice for providing comfort to Jean in her last days and to Pastor Mike Farmer and Paula Wilson from Fourth Street Church of God.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 31,2016 at 11:00 A.M at Fourth Street Church of God in Madera. Interment will follow at Arbor Vitae Cemetery in Madera.
Remembrances may be made to: Fourth Street Church of God, Youth Ministries, 222 North N Street, Madera, CA 93637 or St. Agnes Hospice, 6729 N. Willow Ave., Suite 103, Fresno, CA 93710.