BETTE JEAN STROBERG KONSTANT

Bette Jean Stroberg Konstant, 84, of Winnetka, IL passed away, Feb. 1, 2012 with her family by her side in Naples, FL. She was born July 2, 1927, in Rockford, IL to Walter and Emma Stroberg. Bette attended Hope College and graduated from St. Luke's Presbyterian, Chicago, IL as a registered nurse. While in nursing school, Bette met Anthony Konstant, and they were later married in Rockford, IL. Bette was a passionate pediatric nurse and continued a strong affiliation with Rush Presbyterian St Luke's Hospital. She was an active member of Kenilworth Union Church. She was a devoted supporter of many philanthropies, including The Chicago Botanic Gardens, Art Institute, Field Museum, and Museum of Science and Industry. Bette enjoyed gardening, boating, fishing, shelling, travel, music, and art. She devoted much of her time and energy to her family members, and will always be remembered with a twinkle in her eye and a smile on her face. Bette is survived by her loving husband of sixty two years, Anthony Konstant and their four children, Pam Stutz (Rene) of New Canaan, CT, Paul Konstant (Donna) of Winnetka, IL, Joan Fieldhouse (Jim) of LaGrange, IL and Peter Konstant, of Hinsdale, IL; ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter also survive her. Donations may be sent to Kenilworth Union Church Memorial Garden, 211 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL. A private family memorial will be held Good Friday, at the Kenilworth Union Church.