Josephine 'Jo' Mcconniff

Josephine "Jo" McConniff, 92, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away August 13, 2017. Jo was born March 31, 1925 in Kansas City, KS to Joseph and Elizabeth Andrekovich. Following graduation from her beloved Bishop Ward High School, she began a 44-year career at Missouri Pacific Railroad at the tender age of 17. While working there, she met her sweetheart, Edward E. McConniff, later marrying in 1953. Calling Mission, KS home, Jo and Ed were original members of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Together, their proudest accomplishment was the raising of their four children, Maureen, Joe, Theresa, and Anita. In retirement, she spent her days caring and watching over 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Jo never knew a stranger. She will be remembered as the life of the party, a loyal friend, and the best Mom and Grandma around.
Josephine is preceded in death by her brother, Edward Andrekovich, her parents and her husband. She is survived by her children; Maureen McLeod, Joe McConniff and wife Cathy, Theresa Jackson, Anita Orrick and husband Mike, 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:30 am, Wednesday, August 16th at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5500 Woodson Rd., Mission, KS 66202, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Pius X Catholic Church.
The family wishes to thank all the caregivers that took such great care of Jo over the past year. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.skradskifh-kc.com
Josephine "Jo" McConniff, 92, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away August 13, 2017. Jo was born March 31, 1925 in Kansas City, KS to Joseph and Elizabeth Andrekovich. Following graduation from her beloved Bishop Ward High School, she began a 44-year career at Missouri Pacific Railroad at the tender age of 17. While working there, she met her sweetheart, Edward E. McConniff, later marrying in 1953. Calling Mission, KS home, Jo and Ed were original members of St. Pius X Catholic Church. Together, their proudest accomplishment was the raising of their four children, Maureen, Joe, Theresa, and Anita. In retirement, she spent her days caring and watching over 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Jo never knew a stranger. She will be remembered as the life of the party, a loyal friend, and the best Mom and Grandma around. Josephine is preceded in death by her brother, Edward Andrekovich, her parents and her husband. She is survived by her children; Maureen McLeod, Joe McConniff and wife Cathy, Theresa Jackson, Anita Orrick and husband Mike, 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:30 am, Wednesday, August 16th at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 5500 Woodson Rd., Mission, KS 66202, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Pius X Catholic Church. The family wishes to thank all the caregivers that took such great care of Jo over the past year. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.skradskifh-kc.com
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SERVICES Visitation
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
St. Pius X Catholic Church 5500 Woodson Rd Mission, Kansas 66202
Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 10:30 AM
St. Pius X Catholic Church 5500 Woodson Rd Mission, Kansas 66202
Funeral Service
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 12:00 PM
Resurrection Cemetery Lenexa W 83rd St & Quivira Rd Lenexa, Kansas 66214