Thomas E. Konrad Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thomas E. Konrad, 75, of Jacksonville passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at the Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born, Oct. 29, 1940, in Morgan County, the son of Edward and Lucille Dobson Konrad. He married Janet Fortado Decker, Nov. 3, 1972, in Jacksonville. Surviving is his wife, Janet of Jacksonville; daughter, Sheri (Robert) Richardson of Jacksonville; stepsons, Jay (Kathy) Decker of Jacksonville and Mark (companion, Dana) Decker of Woodson; grandchildren, Ashley and Sydney Richardson; 6 step grandchildren; 10 step great grandchildren; 4 nieces; 6 nephews; and sisters-in-law, Carol (Charles) Ankrom of Masonville, IA and Betty (companion, Louie Hazelwood) Kuhlman of Jerseyville. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Shirley Konrad and Joe (surviving wife, Dottie of Jacksonville) Konrad; father and mother-in-law, Manuel and Helen Fortado. Thomas was a member of the Our Saviors Church. He graduated for JHS in 1958. He was employed as a cutter for J.C. Capps in Jacksonville until the company closed. He worked as a pizza baker for Vince’s Lounge, Hoosiers, and finally, the Irish Toad until illness forced his retirement. Thomas enjoyed camping and fishing at Lake Jacksonville and gardening. His grandchildren were the “light of his eye”. He and Janet, the love of his life, were married for over 43 years. A Celebration of Life service will be held 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in South Jacksonville. The family will meet friends Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in the East Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family c/o Daws Family Funeral Home.

Thomas E. Konrad

October 29, 1940 - February 5, 2016