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Phyllis Konz Obituary

Konz (Dormire), Phyllis Konz "Jean"

Phyllis Jean (Dormire) Konz, age 96, of Sidney, OH and Ft. Lauderdale, FL went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2024.

Phyllis Jean was born on July 7, 1928 to Howard and Ruby (Minniear) Dormire in Sidney, OH. She graduated from Sidney High School. She married Andrew Konz in 1950 and they enjoyed 67 years of marriage until his passing in 2017. She retired from Sidney Tool & Die after 34 years with the company.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Konz, parents Howard and Ruby (Minniear) Dormire, sister Frances (Dormire) McLain, and brother Robert Lee Dormire. She is survived by daughters Sherry (Bruce) Rockwell of Canton, GA, Gayle Watkins (John Staley) of Piqua, OH, son Tom (Teresa) Konz of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and brother Richard Dormire of Centerville, OH. She has 7 grandchildren; Summer Konz of Sunset, FL, Stephanie Konz of Sidney, OH, Lindsey (Bart) Spangler of Anna, OH, Rachel (Rod) New of Anna, OH, Nick (Amber) Watkins of Sidney, OH, Lauren (Rockwell) Joyce of Loveland, OH, John (Kelli) Rockwell of Woodstock, GA, and 16 great-grandchildren.

Andy and Jean's ashes will be interred together at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco, OH on a date to be determined. Memorial donations may be sent to Wilson Hospice Care, 915 Michigan St., Sidney, OH 45365.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Nov. 4, 2024.

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CHARMANE L. FOGT

November 11, 2024

DEAR FAMILY,
I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT YOUR DEAR MOTHER, WE WERE FRIENDS WITH THEM A LONG TIME AND YOU PROBABLY WILL NOT KNOW ME. BUT THEY WERE A WONDERFUL COUPLE AND SO MUCH FUN TO GO OUT WITH ON PICNICS AND RESTURANTS. GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU. CHARMANE L. FOGT .MY HUSBAND WAS ERNEST FOGT.( ENGINEER FOR O.D.O.T. )

Julia Young

November 7, 2024

My sincere condolences on your loss. You are blessed to have had your mother for so many years. Take comfort in knowing she is in a better place.

Rhonda Fogt-Shull

November 4, 2024

Dear Gayle, Sherry and Tom, Sending much love and prayers to you all. Remember that your love will last forever!. Rhonda Fogt-Shull

Diana Hayes

November 3, 2024

Oh, Sherry, I´m so sad for you, Gayle and Tom after reading this today. I just adored your mom all those years you and I grew up together. She was always so gracious. I have many special memories of her. Much heartfelt love for you as you grieve your loss.

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