Lise Nielsen Koenig, 70, beloved wife of 51 years of the late Leonard I. Koenig, passed away Feb. 12, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Jorn and Henny Nielsen, and her sister Anni Hartung. {mprestriction ids="1,3"}She leaves her devoted sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Arne Kalfod, along with three caring nieces and her brother-in-law, Mark Koenig. She also leaves many loving grand nieces and nephews.

 

Lise was a Doctor of French Literature and a member of the Missouri Bar, using her immense talents in both fields.

Kindly omit flowers; the family suggests contributions in memory of her late husband, Leonard Koenig, be made to Gordon Park Elementary School, 3715 Wyoming, Kansas City, MO 64111. Contributions in Lise’s memory may be made to KCUR, 4825 Troost Ave., Suite 202, Kansas City, MO 64110. No service has been planned as of now.

Condolences may be left at www.louismemorialchapel.com. 

Arangements by Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211.{/mprestriction}