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Waterloo Today
By the People, for the People
Blanche Konarcik, Waterloo Resident and Air Force Veteran, Dies at 87
Konarcik was a former owner of the Wartburg Inn and enjoyed playing Pinochle.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:48pm
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Blanche Konarcik (nee Singleton), an 87-year-old resident of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away on March 11, 2026, in St. Louis. She was a US Air Force veteran and former owner of the Wartburg Inn, and was known for her love of playing Pinochle.
Why it matters
Konarcik's passing marks the loss of a local business owner and community member who served her country and contributed to the Waterloo area over many decades. Her obituary highlights the rich history and family connections of long-time residents in the region.
The details
Blanche Konarcik was born on December 23, 1938, in Hidman, Kentucky. She is survived by her three children, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, as well as several siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Konarcik, her parents, and several of her siblings. A celebration of Blanche's life will be held at a later date, and the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Garden Place or the donor's charity of choice.
- Blanche Konarcik passed away on March 11, 2026.
- She was born on December 23, 1938.
The players
Blanche Konarcik
An 87-year-old resident of Waterloo, Illinois, who was a US Air Force veteran, former owner of the Wartburg Inn, and enjoyed playing Pinochle.
James J. Konarcik
Blanche Konarcik's late husband.
John and Rosanna Singleton
Blanche Konarcik's parents.
The takeaway
Blanche Konarcik's life and legacy as a local business owner, community member, and Air Force veteran highlights the importance of honoring the contributions of long-time residents in small towns like Waterloo, Illinois.
