Thomas J Konanz

A longtime Elkhart resident, Thomas J Konanz died shortly after midnight on August 8, 2024. He was 72 years old.

Born in Elkhart, IN on December 29, 1951 to Guy and Martha Konanz, Tom spent his first 15 years in Mishawaka with his mother Martha (Swinehart) Konanz-Stevens, and moved to Elkhart at her death in 1967. He graduated from Jimtown High School in 1971 and in the years after became known around Elkhart for his friendly personality. In 1989 he met and married Vickie (Arnold) Micinski, loving her for over 30 years. She predeceased Thomas in January, 2021.

Tom was very involved in The New Testament Bible Church in Elkhart, supporting and assisting in their many ministries over the years. Tom was also an avid student of the Bible, and so with his excellent memory he would often win first place in bible knowledge contests.  

Tom is survived by his stepson Daniel (Brittany Crabtree) Kingery, his siblings Paul (Susan) Konanz, Andrew (Elizabeth) Stevens Jr, Cheryl (John) Wright, Cindy Konanz, Carla Konanz, Mary Poole and Carol (Robert) Michaels, granddaughter Navaeh, plus numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 11 at 11am EST at the Elkhart Prairie Street Cemetery, and a celebration of life will take place on Sunday, October 13, 12:30pm EST at The New Testament Bible Church, 29718 Co Rd 18 in Elkhart. Donations can be made to your favorite charity in Tom’s name, or flowers can be sent to the Elkhart Crematory Services, 2100 W Franklin St, Elkhart by 2pm October 10th.

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