Vincent A. Konen

Vincent A. Konen, 87, of Sugar Grove, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 in Aurora. He was born February 20, 1929 in Aurora, Illinois. Vince grew up on the family farm on Mitchell Road, and was a lifelong resident of Aurora before retiring to Scottsdale, AZ in 1994. He graduated from Mamion Military Academy in 1946, and spent 4 years (1950-1954) in the U.S. Air Force (810TH Operation Squadron, Biggs Air Force Base, Texas) and played on the competitive Air Force baseball team. Vince started his insurance career with Allstate Insurance in 1955. He married Shirley Faye Sweeney on July 29, 1961. Vince founded Konen Insurance in 1963. His involvement in the community included Life Trustee of Marmion Academy, Rosary High School Board of Directors, Old Second Community Bank Board of Directors, founding member of The Compassion Foundation, Holy Angels parishioner, Knights of Columbus #736, member of Aurora Country Club for almost 40 years, and member of Ancala Country Club in AZ for 23 years. Vince was also an Affiliate Member of Marmion Abbey and an Honorary Alumnus of St. Ambrose University. He loved taking trips with the Marmion monks, especially to Marmion’s mission in Guatemala. He also loved taking family trips, especially skiing in Colorado, and playing golf with his family and friends at Aurora Country Club and later at Ancala Country Club. Survivors include his loving wife of 55+ years, Shirley Konen; five children, Zoé (Jerry) Knudtson, Kerrie (Mark) Pelenytschka, Brian (Ann) Konen, Jennifer (Todd) Weston and Eric (Jen) Konen; thirteen grandchildren: Tegan, Nicholas, Patrick and Emma Knudtson, Nathan, Charlie and Regan Konen, Wyatt, Luke and Maddie Weston, and Lilly, Sydney and Henry Konen; his sister, Marilyn (Ron) Nickels; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony Konen and Lavina (Gerten) Konen; his stepmother, Ceil (Jungels) Konen; and his siblings, Vern, Jim, Tony, Donna and Audrey. The family would like to express a special gratitude to the community of Marmion monks. Vince was truly blessed to have been a part of such a wonderful community of faith. In addition, they would like to thank the staff at Symphony of Orchard Valley for their care. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 12:00 PM at Marmion Abbey Church, 850 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Interment will follow at Marmion Abbey Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, February 3, 2017 from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM, with a Liturgical Wake Service at 7:00 PM, at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506. (630) 631-5500. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may sign the guest book or leave condolences for Vince’s family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marmion Abbey and Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora, IL 60502 or to Rosary High School.

Vincent A. Konen

February 20, 1929 - January 28, 2017