Elizabeth M. Konicek

Service Details

A visitation and memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Sturtevant on Saturday, October 19^th. Visitation begins at 9:00am followed by the memorial service at 11:00.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Concordia Lutheran School in her honor.

Elizabeth “Beth” M. Konicek (nee St. Amand) passed away early Sunday morning, October 6^th at St. Lukes Hospital in Milwaukee, WI with family and husband at her side.  She was born in Racine, WI on October 18^th, 1955, to Robert “Bob” and JoAnne St. Amand (nee Eppler).  On October 6, 1984, she was united in marriage to Ryan D. Konicek, and by just hours, achieved a milestone 40^th anniversary with her favorite dance partner.  Beth is survived by her son Jason Konicek and daughter-in-law, Megan (nee Lloyd) and grandsons Erik Jason and Owen Frederick and by her daughter Stefanie and son-in-law Daniel Eaton and granddaughters, Leila Elizabeth and Cecilia Ann.

Beth graduated from Park High School in 1973 where she participated in DECA (Distributed Education Clubs of America) and went on to complete her Associate Degree in Business at Gateway Technical College.  She worked at Lappin Electric, McGraw Edison and Rexnord before starting her family and in later years at Alpha Homes in the business office.

Beth spent her happiest years as a homemaker—pouring her heart and soul into her family and friends—while also volunteering at her children’s school (Concordia Lutheran), at church (Faith Lutheran) and in her community (RYS/Volleyball, Girl Scouts). She was an adoring Grandmother who found joy in having her children and grandchildren nearby.  Visits were frequent, cherished and helped sustain her health for many years as she bravely faced multiple health challenges.  As a grandmother, she loved providing care and early education for her “girlies” and grandsons. Beth, along with her daughter, was a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan and enjoyed the on-going rivalry between the Packers and her husband and son’s favorite team, the Vikings.  She also enjoyed crocheting and sewing along with genealogy research.  Beth spent many satisfying hours researching, documenting, and sharing her paternal and maternal family history.

Beth is further survived by her mother JoAnne, lifelong friends Kathy Robers and Jerry Klinkosh,  sisters Charmaine Doherty (Stephen) of Lake Forest, IL and Dorothy Kovac (William) of Muskego, WI along with nieces and nephews Mary Kate Clifford (Timothy) and son Steven Patrick; Connor Doherty and fiancé Angela Hosbein; Kevin Doherty, and Erin Doherty; William Kovac (Janea Schimmel) and daughter Isadora; Thomas Kovac (Abbey, nee Close) and children Robert and Audrey; James Kovac (Hannah, nee Granger) and children Jackson and Isabella; Jennifer Sternecker (Weston) and daughter Hazel; and Kenneth Kovac.  Her father, whom she dearly missed, preceded her in death October 10^th, 1994 and special friend Amy Jensen in 2004.  She was also preceded in death by her grandparents Hector and Elizabeth St. Amand (nee Mauer), Harold and Marie Eppler (nee Funk), special Great Uncle and Aunt, Theodore and Myrtle Eppler (nee Henningsen), and dear friend, Beth Klinkosh.  Beth is also survived by her mother-in-law Gloria Konicek (nee Beck) and brother-in-law Jerry Lee and was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Jerome “Jerry” Konicek along with other Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Her family extends their thanks and gratitude to the DaVita Willow Creek team—especially Vanessa, Andy, and Sue for all their caring support.