KONANTZ

The Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home was founded by George A. Konantz, who came to the Fort Scott area in 1872. He worked for the Goodlander Lumber Company, and was later made manager of the Uniontown and Bronson Lumberyards. As Manager of the lumberyards, Mr. Konantz was frequently requested to build a wooden coffin or casket. Being a deeply religious and highly respected man, it was natural for the bereaved family to ask George Konantz to say a prayer at the graveside. Thus his future as a funeral director became clear. He entered the first group of embalmers licensed in Kansas and received license number 39 in April of 1900.George Konantz moved to Fort Scott proper from Uniontown in 1903, and opened the Konantz Funeral Home and a livery service. In 1907, he built a funeral home at 15 West Wall Street, the present location. He founded the funeral home offering the best in service and facilities at a reasonable cost to everyone. The second generation, A.B. Konantz, known throughout this..

Also known as: Konantz, Inc.

Primary location: Fort Scott United States