Celestine Koenig
February 12, 1918 ~ December 1, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 10:00AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Chruch, Leonardtown, MD with Father David Beaubien officitaing. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD
Celestine Mary Koenig, 95 of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Yankton, SD died December 1, 2013 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center, Lexington Park, MD. Born on February 12, 1918, she was the loving daughter of Joseph M. and Celestine G. Reimbold McNamara. Sally was the loving wife of Edward E. Koenig whom she married on July 9, 1943 in Omaha, NE, and who preceded her in death. She is preceded in death by her siblings; Herbert McNamara, Joseph McNamara, and Katherine Spitzenberger. Sally is survived by her children; Angela M. Koenig of Chicago, IL, and Brian E. Koenig (Caroline) of California, MD, 2 grandchildren; Tanya and Jeffrey of California, MD. Sally graduated from Bonesteel High School in Bonesteel, SC in 1936. She moved from Yankton, SD to St. Mary’s County, MD in April, 2008. And was a homemaker and part time secretary; head of School Lunch program for Charles Mix Co. SD, retiring in 1985. Sally was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and enjoyed walking, nature, creating art volunteering at nursing homes and hospitals. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10:00AM with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will be private. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sorry we will not be able to attend the service. We are just down the street, if we can help in any way.”
“So sorry to hear that Sally has left us. I will cherish the drawings that she made and sent to me over the years. I know she is up in Heaven enjoying all the beautiful things it has to offer. I am also quite sure that she is drawing things for our dear Lord. I will miss her friendship.”
“Sally was a true friend. I enjoyed her company, her sweet, gentle way and will always treasure the gift of her friendship. My condolences to her family.”
“Tanya and family: I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.”
“So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.”
“Sorry for your loss.”
“Brian, sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences.”