Edith Konkle

Edith Ina Konkle, age 89, of Claypool, Indiana, passed away February 8, 2014 at 12:01 AM in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born February 29, 1924 to William and Viola (Vore) Moore in Kosciusko County, IN. A lifetime Kosciusko County, IN resident, she was united in marriage to Melvin Konkle in Warsaw, IN on August 31, 1943 while Melvin was on leave from the United States Army Air Corps. A homemaker, she had several occupations , which included the General Electric Corporation of Fort Wayne, IN during WWII, a waitress for the Steer Inn of Silver Lake, IN and she served as a Receptionist for Dr. Joseph Orr, D.C. of Warsaw. She was a member of the Claypool United Methodist Church, where she volunteered for many church functions, the Order of the Eastern Star 88 of Warsaw, an a honorary member and volunteer of the Claypool Lions Club, and served as a volunteer with her husband’s Masonic and Mizpah Shrine organizations. In a recent article celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary, Edith was quoted as saying “It has been important to keep God in the center of our marriage”. She is survived by her husband Melvin Konkle of Claypool, IN, sons Dan (spouse Clara) Konkle of Heber Springs, AR and Gale (spouse Nancy) Konkle of Logansport, IN; grandchildren Jonathon, David, Michael and Douglas Konkle; Carey Waters, and Brad, Eric, and Joel Konkle. In addition, eight great-grandchildren survive. She was preceded by a son George in 1986 and siblings Helen Kinch, Lloyd Moore and Nellie Wilkerson. Funeral Services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 10:00 AM in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, February 11, 2014 with an Eastern Star Service at 7:30 PM conducted by O.E.S. #88. Pastor Michael Settles of the Claypool United Methodist Church will officiate the services. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Memorial contributions may be made to:Claypool United Methodist Church 302 Section St. Claypool, In 46510