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Jimmy McConnell Obituary
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Passed away May 26, 2011. Jimmy was born on April 27, 1951 in Alma, MI, a son of Dale Keith and Norma Jean (Nietzel) McConnell and had lived in the Plainwell area for many years. He served his country in the United States Army from 1969 until 1971. A very large part of his life was working for Checker Motors for 38 years, until they closed the plant. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents;
a daughter, Amy Sue McConnell; a granddaughter, Brittany Nicole McConnell; two sisters, Marie Reid and Barbara Morgan. He is survived by his children, Tammy (Tim) George of Fulton, William (Sondra) McConnell of Aurora, CO and Scott (Kelly) McConnell of Kalamazoo;
six grandchildren, Zachary McConnell, James George, Brooklynne George, Amy, Caitlin and Cameron McConnell; a brother, John McConnell of FL; a sister, Tricia Seabrook of FL; nieces and nephews.. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek St., with Rev. James Dyke officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Custer National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the
funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 PM. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences.
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Dale Cooper
June 2, 2011
Deepest sympathy to the MCconnell family. You've lost someone special. God Bless
June 2, 2011
you were a great guy, i hope you are finally driving that minneapolis moline you always wanted SL Cullen
Jimmy and his grandson Zack hamming it up
May 31, 2011
Dick Willard
May 30, 2011
Jimmy was always happy and fun to be around. He had such great stories to tell. He will be missed. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Robert Evans
May 30, 2011
I worked with Jimmy for 35 years I am very sorry for your loss. He always made time to talk to you and had many good stories to tell.To soon to young.......he was such a good guy!!!
Leona Trainer
May 30, 2011
God bless you. Jimmy what a wonderful man you were, you always had a smile on your face and something nice to say. You will be missed.
Duane Knight
May 29, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jack Fritz
May 29, 2011
I will miss all the stories Jim used to tell me and about all his projects he was working on. I worked with Jim at Checker and he was fun to be around. I will miss him.
Sam Chrispens
May 29, 2011
"I will always remember you Jimmy!!,, you always had a smile on your face no matter what, it was a pleasure knowing,and working with you!! GO RAMS!!
Shirley Tironi
May 29, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Jimmy. He was always happy, telling jokes, & he loved to laugh. He was always changing his clothes at work too... I think he just liked to be clean. (: He will be missed.
Tim Stamm
May 29, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JEANNIE BABBITT
May 29, 2011
MY PRAYER'S GO OUT TO THE FAMILY I ENJOYED WORKING WITH YOU AND NOW YOU ARE PLACED IN HEAVEN'S ARMS REST IN PEACE
Heather Byers
May 29, 2011
I'm so sorry MCconnell family i would come if i wasn't so far away. He was a great guy and will be missed very much
Daniel Miller
May 29, 2011
Rest in peace Jimmy It was a pleasure working with you.
Jerry and lou Hilton
May 29, 2011
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss
jerry daniel
May 29, 2011
Saluting your veteran this Memorial Day.
May 29, 2011
You have my deepest sympathy Tammie.Our prayers are with you and your family. Cathy Caporossi
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