Cecelia M. (Konopka) Wengren, age 97, of Crawfordville, FL (formerly of Chelsea, MI), passed away at home, surrounded by family, on July 16, 2020. Born on August 10, 1922, Cecelia is the daughter of Tofiel and Katherina (Yonken) Konopka. She married Edward J. Wengren, and he preceded her in death.
Cecelia worked many years as a book binder for Sheridan Books of Ann Arbor, MI until her retirement. Then, she moved to Florida to be near family. She delighted in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she loved to travel, play Bingo, and stay comfortably at home.
She is survived by her children, Catherine Rockett of Albuquerque, NM, Lawrence (Liz) Wengren, DVM, of Davis, CA, Ronald (Kristie) Wengren of Arlington, WA, Bonnie Kanitz of Crawfordville, FL, and Matthew Wengren, also of Crawfordville, FL; as well as nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and all her siblings.
In accordance with her wishes, Cecelia was cremated. A Graveside Service is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea, MI. Funeral Directors are following current CDC recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and those in attendance will be instructed accordingly; masks must be worn. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Florida Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, MI.
