Retired Hamilton nurse, Second World War survivor asks for cards to mark 105th birthday In mid-June, Rotterdam-born Konkel had only one request for her birthday, which was to receive more birthday cards than years she’s lived.Konkel made the request while spending a rare opportunity amid the COVID-19 pandemic to celebrate with some loved ones in the courtyard of St.
Joe’s hospital. Konkel has been in the hospital since May after being admitted to St. Joseph’s for a leg injury.Close to 2,000 cards have made their way to Konkel who has many taped all over her room in the hospital.“The thing that is most spectacular about the cards is how sincere and wonderful they are,” Laura Konkel said.