Phyllis Darlene Konieczny, 84, of Antrim County, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. She was born on Aug. 10, 1938, in Banks Township, the daughter of Wilbert and Marion Nicola. Phyllis married Ted Konieczny in 1966, her loving husband of 56 years.
After World War II, her family relocated to Westland where she grew up and went to school, graduating with honors at Wayne Memorial High School in 1956. Phyllis then completed her associates degree in nursing and worked as a registered nurse in the Detroit area for approximately 40 years. Phyllis and Ted raised their children in Washington Township and after retirement returned to their beloved Northern Michigan.
They loved to be in Northern Michigan. They would drive around and look for birds, flowers, deer, or a new restaurant to try. They would always drop in on friends and family on their trips. She often gave away their canned peaches and pickles to people for them to enjoy, and loved to have family and friends come over for picnics. They would spend the evening talking about old times. She enjoyed gardening and attending family reunions held every year in Eastport. She was a loving person who would always lend a hand when needed.
She is survived by her loving husband, Ted; children, Jennifer (Stuart) Salter and Ted (Sara) Konieczny; and grandchildren, Abby, Jacob, and Elizabeth.
A reunion of those who knew and loved Phyllis will be planned for the summer of 2023.
Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Sign her online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
