Shirley Jean Koneke

Dec 4, 1946 — Nov 11, 2026

Shirley Jean Koneke, 79, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, born on December 4, 1946, in Spencer, Iowa. Shirley was the daughter of the late Homer and Naomi Chesley. She met her late husband, Hans, while he was serving in the United States Navy in California. Shirley is survived by her son, Jesse, grandchildren, Jesse, Jr, Jaylin and Jessica and so many other family members and friends. She was so loved by all!

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 7, 2026, 10AM at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona immediately followed by burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 2929 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix, Arizona to join Hans.

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Funeral Service

Monday, December 7, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Mountain (no DST) time)

Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church

4715 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012

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Burial

Monday, December 7, 2026

12:30 - 1:30 pm (Mountain (no DST) time)

National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona

2929 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024