Passing of Shantel and her premature son, William
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This fundraiser is for Shantel Konop and is run by her family.
Our beloved Shantel recently passed on October 20th, 2021 followed by her premature son, William on October 21st, 2021. Shantel was a wonderful mother who touched the lives of those around her. She leaves behind her husband Michael and their three children, Isabella, Sawyer and Garrett. This is her story...
On October 13, Shantel went to the hospital at 24 weeks pregnant with Covid complications and was admitted immediately. Due to shortness of breath and the inability to maintain the appropriate oxygen levels for her and the baby, she transferred to the ICU. Hours later she flew by helicopter to Aurora Mount Sinai hospital in Milwaukee where they could manage her delicate condition with a higher medical expertise.
On Saturday, her oxygen levels stabilized, she was upbeat and felt she was getting better. She talked to many family members throughout the morning and afternoon. That night, her oxygen levels plummeted, Shantel made the decision to go on a ventilator to help baby William. She remained on the ventilator until Wednesday morning, October 20th, when her vitals dropped, and they had to deliver baby William.
William was born 14.5 weeks prematurely, and shortly afterwards Shantel gained her crown. William was doing as well or better than expected for being so premature. Their Pastor baptized William Malakai in an emergency ceremony at the hospital. Suddenly, Thursday morning, while in his father’s arms, William too passed peacefully, forever joining Shantel in heaven.
Shantel devoted her life to caring for her 3 children: Isabella (13), Sawyer (4.5), and Garrett (1.5). There is no comparison to a mother’s love, unending, enduring, unconditional, and everlasting… and was unfortunately gone way too soon.
The proceeds of your donation will help with unexpected medical bills, funeral arrangements, everyday living expenses while Michael is off work, and ongoing child care expenses for the children.
We thank you in advance for taking the time to read this, pray for the family, and donate if you’re able.
Hug your family and friends, and give thanks to the Lord for their lives today to honor them.
Our beloved Shantel recently passed on October 20th, 2021 followed by her premature son, William on October 21st, 2021. Shantel was a wonderful mother who touched the lives of those around her. She leaves behind her husband Michael and their three children, Isabella, Sawyer and Garrett. This is her story...
On October 13, Shantel went to the hospital at 24 weeks pregnant with Covid complications and was admitted immediately. Due to shortness of breath and the inability to maintain the appropriate oxygen levels for her and the baby, she transferred to the ICU. Hours later she flew by helicopter to Aurora Mount Sinai hospital in Milwaukee where they could manage her delicate condition with a higher medical expertise.
On Saturday, her oxygen levels stabilized, she was upbeat and felt she was getting better. She talked to many family members throughout the morning and afternoon. That night, her oxygen levels plummeted, Shantel made the decision to go on a ventilator to help baby William. She remained on the ventilator until Wednesday morning, October 20th, when her vitals dropped, and they had to deliver baby William.
William was born 14.5 weeks prematurely, and shortly afterwards Shantel gained her crown. William was doing as well or better than expected for being so premature. Their Pastor baptized William Malakai in an emergency ceremony at the hospital. Suddenly, Thursday morning, while in his father’s arms, William too passed peacefully, forever joining Shantel in heaven.
Shantel devoted her life to caring for her 3 children: Isabella (13), Sawyer (4.5), and Garrett (1.5). There is no comparison to a mother’s love, unending, enduring, unconditional, and everlasting… and was unfortunately gone way too soon.
The proceeds of your donation will help with unexpected medical bills, funeral arrangements, everyday living expenses while Michael is off work, and ongoing child care expenses for the children.
We thank you in advance for taking the time to read this, pray for the family, and donate if you’re able.
Hug your family and friends, and give thanks to the Lord for their lives today to honor them.
