Gwendolyn B. Konenski

Gwendolyn B. Konenski obituary, Oscoda, MI

Gwendolyn B. Konenski

Gwendolyn Konenski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buresh Funeral Home - AuGres on May 18, 2025.

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Gwendolyn Bernice (Gallop) Konenski, age 77, passed away, surrounded by her family, on May 17, 2025, in Frankenmuth, MI. She was born in Macomb County, MI to Thomas and Veronica (Jurek) Gallop on June 7, 1947. Gwen married James Konenski on February 9, 1968, in Omer, MI. She spent her life raising her children. Gwen enjoyed working in the garden and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, James, children; Kim (Steve) Klinedinst of East Berlin, PA, Mark (Angie) Konenski of Frankenmuth, Melissa Burleson of Frankenmuth, her brother Ronald Gallop of Springfield, OH, her grandchildren; Johnathon, Austin (Briana), Nichole, Cameron, Landon, Luke, and many nieces and nephews, but one special niece Bonnie Svanberg. She is preceded in death by her parents.
The family will welcome friends to a time of visitation on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Buresh Funeral Home in Au Gres, MI. A Graveside service will take place at Sims Whitney Cemetery in Au Gres at 2:00 pm.
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