Individual Details

Death

Mary Louise Konkel Furr of Centennial, CO, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2013, at the age of 86, after a short illness. She spent her last few days at The Denver Hospice surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Born October 7, 1926 in Detroit, MI to the late Frank J. Konkel and the late Helen M. (Blotkamp) Konkel. She devoted her life to being a loving wife and caring mother of five children. Steven J. (Teri) of Canton, MI; Stanley E. (Susan) of St. Paul, MN; Ronald L. (Diana) of Centennial, CO; Cynthia L. Noble (Kenneth) of Chandler, AZ; Sandra M. Kinslow (Mark) of Aurora, CO. Widowed in 1965 when the children were ages 4 - 16, she quickly adapted to her role of being a single mom. As the children grew, left home and scattered across the country, Mary delighted in traveling to visit them in each new location. With each new adventure, she would always say, "Who would have ever thought I would do that." Her greatest thrill of all was to rock each new grandbaby that arrived into her family. She was an avid reader. She eagerly passed that passion on to her children and grandchildren. Mary is survived by her children, a brother, Frank W. (Carol) of Fremont, MI; a sister Dorothy Philo (Max) of Fremont, MI; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. her parents, a brother Arthur J., a sister Elizabeth and a grandson Jonathan A. Furr. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Newaygo, MI. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Newaygo Cemetery. The family suggests donations be made in her name to The Denver Hospice, 8299 East Lowry Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80230. The caregivers there made her last days as comfortable as possible. Her family is very grateful.