Marianne Frances Kruzicki Konopacki

SUN CITY - Marianne Frances Konopacki (Kruzicki) passed away peacefully on May 20, 2016 in the loving care of Northeast Florida Community Hospice, after a severe battle with cancer. Marianne was born in Rosholt, Wis., on Sept. 21, 1923, to the late Regina and Nicolas Kruzicki. She grew up in Rosholt and went to high school in Stevens Point, Wis. After high school, she moved to Milwaukee, Wis., working there during the beginning of World War II. While in Milwaukee, Wis., Marianne began writing letters to soldiers preparing to serve in Europe. One of those solders was the love of her life Clarence Konopacki. Marianne and Clarence married April 29, 1944. After the war, they moved to Manitowoc, Wis., where they raised four children, John, Michael, Judith and Laurie; until their retirement in Jan. of 1986. Retirement took them to Sun City, to be near her three sisters and brother-in-laws. While retired, they enjoyed many years of fun in the sun. They were always busy traveling, including numerous trips back in Wisconsin. Marianne often played bridge and participated in Aqua Fitness Club classes. At age 80, she starting teaching water aerobics and continued for 10 years. Marianne loved Arizona and continued to live there even after Clarence passed in Sept. 2009. She remained in Sun City until her cancer needed her to be near family and she moved to Jacksonville Beach, Fla., in Nov. of 2015. Marianne was a member of Saint Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Sun City. Marianne is survived by her four children and their spouses; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and her loving feline friend Bingo. She was predeceased by her loving husband; son (William); three sisters; three bothers-in-law; and two step-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held, in her honor, at Saint Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 11 a.m., July 11, 2016. Her place of internment will be with her beloved husband at the V.A. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix. Memorial donations can be sent to the Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 4715 Worall Way, Jackonville, FL 32224.