Douglas "Coach" A. Konecki
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Douglas A. “Coach” Konecki Sr., 50, of Manteno, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022.
He was born May 20, 1972 in Chicago, the son of Fred A. and Frances Konecki. On February 28, 2003 he married Jeri Nordgren in Chicago. He was a shipping coordinator for Sherwin Williams. He loved coaching baseball for Manteno and Bishop McNamara, as well as coaching basketball and football. He enjoyed playing golf and fireworks.
Doug is survived by his beloved wife, Jeri Konecki of Manteno; his two children, Jessica and Douglas Jr. of Manteno; three sisters, Brenda (Matt) Lindstrom of Roscoe, Barb Westerhoff of Monticello, and Ellen Deakin of Monee; his father Fred Konecki of Manteno, and a nephew, Michael Deakin of Manteno.
He is proceeded in death by his mother Frances, brother Larry Konecki, and nephew Brian Deakin.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 4pm until the funeral service at 7:15pm at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Brown.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family, as they would like to follow Doug’s passion for baseball and contribute to MYBSL.