Obituaries

Constance “Connie” Louise (Sweeney) McConkey, age 88, of Pickford, Michigan, died
unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Mackinac Straits Hospital in St. Ignace,
Michigan. She was born on August 1, 1937, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Richard John and
Edna Bernice (Harrison) Sweeney.

Connie graduated from Loretto High School with the Class of 1955. She was united in marriage
to Dale McConkey on November 26, 1955, in Sault Ste. Marie.

Connie was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Barbeau, Michigan, and Our
Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Hessel, Michigan.

Connie was an Avon sales representative for many years and continued cleaning summer homes
until the age of 84, a testament to her strong work ethic. Connie greatly cherished time spent
with her grandchildren. She taught CCD classes for many years and was an active member of a
bowling league for many years. She enjoyed baking, playing cards, watching game shows,
working outdoors on the family farm, especially raking hay, cutting grass, and tending to her
flowers. Connie also loved baking and was an avid reader.

Connie is survived by her children, Beth McConkey, Bob (April) McConkey, Brian McConkey
all of Pickford and Carol Roe of Menominee, Michigan; many grandchildren and great-
grandchildren; sister, Patti (Tom) Lamb of Pickford; sisters-in-laws, Marilyn Sweeney and
Beverly Nayback; and brother-in-law, Don McConkey.

Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; parents, Richard and Edna; in-laws, Harry
and Anne McConkey; sister, Sharon (Bill) Ryan; brothers, Mike Sweeney, Jim Sweeney and Jack
Sweeney; brothers-in-law, Ray (Marion) McConkey and Clarence Nayback; and nephew, Billy
Ryan.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Holy
Family Catholic Church, 4585 E. 15 Mile Rd. Barbeau, MI 49710. The Memorial Mass will
follow immediately at 2:00 PM.
Connie’s final resting place will be Holy Family Catholic Cemetery (corner of M-129 and 15
Mile Rd.) in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Family Life Funeral Homes – Pickford assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may
be given to the family at www.familylifefh.com.