O'Konek, Bernard J. age 78, of Coon Rapids, passed away July 28, 2012. Survived by his loving wife, Cheryl (Kristufek) O'Konek; children of his heart, Steven (Marita) O'Konek, Susan O'Konek (Lance) Myers; step-children of his heart, Corbin (Gina) Kristufek and Colleen Kristufek (Louis) Rudnicki; grandchildren of his heart, Jordan, Mariah, Braden, Paige, Fallon, Audrey, Jillian and Benjamin. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 10 AM with visitation one hour prior at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson St., Anoka. Visitation Friday 6-8 PM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373 thurston-deshaw.com