Joann Esther Koenigsknecht Obituary
We bid farewell to Joann Esther Koenigsknecht of Gaylord, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 3, 2025 at the age of 90. Joann Esther touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joann Esther Koenigsknecht to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Gerald Koenigsknecht; her parents, Joe Ondrusek and Ann Ondrusek; her siblings, Rosemary Rewerts, Patricia Taylor and Jimmy Ondrusek; and her sisters-in-law, Sister Donna Marie Koenigsknecht and Meg Koenigsknecht.
She is survived by: her children, Jim Koenigsknecht (Linda), Mike Koenigsknecht (Connie), Lisa Myers (Rick), Kevin Koenigsknecht (Diane) and Amy Koenigsknecht (Paul); her grandchildren, Carolyn (Tony), Luke (Heather), Jennifer (Jack), Brandon, Justin, Brian, Jeremy, Amber (Steve), Dylan, Kyle, Charlotte and Abigail; her great grandchildren, Taylor, Lauryn, Myah, Claire, Dillon, Jack, Hudson, Finley and Presley; and her siblings, Barb Ernst (Jim), Joe Ondrusek (Vicky), Joan Thelen (Bill), Phyllis Terrell (Jerry), Dennis Koenigsknecht (Pat), Alan Koenigsknecht (Sharon) and Dan Koenigsknecht. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Sunday, January 5th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Monday, January 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A rosary was held on Sunday, January 5th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Nelsons Cremation & Funeral Services (135 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735). A Mass was held on Monday, January 6th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Mary Cathedral (606 N Ohio Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735).
Memorial contributions in Joann's honor may be made to St. Mary Cathedral or St. Mary Cathedral School online at http://www.stmarycathedral.org and Otsego County Animal Shelter by mail at 256 Fairview Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735.
