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E. Konitzer Obituary
E. James "Jim" Konitzer
September 29, 1932-May 25, 2023
E. James "Jim" Konitzer, 90, of Colona, IL, passed away at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House-Bettendorf, IA, surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 2, 2023, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Colona with Fr. Peter Zorjan officiating. Visitation will be held for family only. He will be laid to rest at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Vandemore Funeral Home & Crematory-Geneseo Chapel are assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials can be made in his name to Alzheimer's Research Foundation or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at www.pancan.org. Condolences can be left at www.vandemorefuneralhome.com .
Jim was born on September 29, 1932, in Perryville, MO, the son of Otto and Lydia (Pecaut) Konitzer Sr. He married the love of his life Carole Knight on June 22, 1957, and she survives. Jim served in the United States Army and was very proud to serve his country. He worked as an electrician at John Deere for 32 years. Jim enjoyed fishing, boating, golfing, and doing anything he could to be outside. He loved his view of the Rock River from the house. He was a member at St. Patrick's Catholic Church for 34 years serving on the men's club.
Those left to cherish his memory are wife, Carole Konitzer, children; Lynn (Dave) Wargo of Washington, IL, Janet (Bill) Peterson of Taylor Ridge, IL, and John (Lynn) Konitzer of Cottage Grove, MN, 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Kay Konitzer, brother, Otto Konitzer Jr. and sisters; Phyllis Comp and Lois Leemans.
Special thanks to the staff Liberty Village of Geneseo and Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House.
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Don Meek
May 29, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful man. Jim was as good a man as you could imagine. He had a kind heart, was compassionate, had a great sense of humor and was a wise, gentle soul. I am blessed to have been able to call him a friend. I worked with Jim at John Deere as an electrician and have many, many fond memories of him. He was a great teacher and person. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to the family.
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