John Konkey

John Walter Konkey, age 65 years of Eau Claire, Michigan died on Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Eau Claire Residence. His death was unexpected, but due to natural causes.

He was born on September 24, 1950 in Niles, Michigan to Joseph Anthony and Donnis Jeanette (Rollf) Konkey. He attended Berrien Springs schools, and has lived in this area all of his life. He was formerly a delivery agent for the Niles Daily Star.

John was raised in the Catholic Church. He enjoyed completing word puzzles, playing cards - especially cribbage, and collecting quarters. He was a great fan of the actor John Wayne and the musician Johnny Cash. He was diligent about recycling cans, and often rode his bicycle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his step-mother, Alice Carol Konkey, and his sister, Patricia Miller.

Surviving family includes his siblings, Sandy (& Michael) Bair of Niles, Jack Lucker, Jr. of Dayton, Michigan, Karen (& Morgan) Griffith of Vevay, Indiana, and Robin Kline of Mobile, Alabama; step-father, Jack Lucker, Sr. of Dayton; twelve nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The Committal Rite for John Konkey will be read at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Calvary Cemetery in Niles by the Rev. Alphonse Savarimuthu, MSFS of Saint Mary Catholic Church in Niles. Arrangements were made at the Halbritter Funeral Home in Niles.

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