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McCONNELL, Max H. Age 52, of Brookville, passed away, Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Norma McConnell & sister-in-law Linda Kimerling. Known as "The Wizard of Weld," Max, a retired welder from Delphi. He enjoyed the outdoors as an avid fisherman & member of the Miami Valley Outdoor Club. Max is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jennifer, daughters Brandy & husband Chad Lewis, New Lebanon, Jasmine & husband John Grossnickle, Troy, & Nicole McKenzie, Clayton; grandchildren Cade, Izaac, Katelynn & Casey, sisters Arlene (Russell) Strader, Union & Nancy (John) Baldasare, Vandalia; numerous nieces, nephews & many special friends. Graveside Service will be held, 11AM, Monday, Jan. 5 at the Bear Creek Cemetery, Trotwood. Visitation 2-5PM Sunday at the Gilbert-Fellers Funeral Home, 950 Albert Rd., Brookville. If desired, donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Southern Ohio Chapter, 2300 Wall Street, Ste H, Cincinnati, OH 45212. E-mail condolences may be sent by going online to www.gilbert-fellers.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Max McConnell
Tim and Katie Harris
January 7, 2009
Jenny -
We are Sarah Kimerling's parents. We send our thoughts and prayers to you for the loss of your husband.
Anita Walls
January 5, 2009
Jenny
Our Deepest Sympathy from all at Neaton.
Brian Cole
January 4, 2009
Deepest Sympathy
Barbara Harris
January 4, 2009
Jenny,
I am so very sorry for your lose of Max. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ed and Krista Ullery
January 3, 2009
Jenny,
What a wonderful friend Max was to all of us and I am honored to have him as a friend and coworker. Krista and I pray that God will place his comforting hands you and your family throughout these difficult times. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terri McKenzie
January 3, 2009
Nicole and Izaac: Even though losing your father and Izaac's grandfather saddens the heart, find peace in the memories you can share together. Don't be leary of laughing or sharing of tears.
Greg Meek
January 2, 2009
What can we say? We love you and pray comfort for you. Max was a good friend..
Love
Greg and Shirley Meek
Sarah Ell
January 2, 2009
Arlene:
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. Take comfort knowing he is no longer suffering.
Sarah Ell
Crstal Wonderly
January 2, 2009
Jenny, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Max. You and your family are in my prayers. My Sympathy Crystal Wonderly
PENNY & MARK REIGLE
January 2, 2009
Jasmine, so sorry to hear about your father.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Holly Cross
January 2, 2009
Jennifer, I was saddened to learn of Max's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Karen Mitchell
January 2, 2009
Jenny and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry to hear of Max's passing. Love, Karen
January 2, 2009
Our deepest sympathies.
Leroy and Marla Holbrook
SHEILA KERSCHNER
January 1, 2009
Jenny and Family, my condolences to you. My mother told me today that you called to tell us of Max's death. So sorry. Sheila Hockenberry Kerschner
Mark and Kathy Baldasare
January 1, 2009
Jenny, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Although Max has left us way to soon, he is now without any pain. I am sure Max is smilling down on us all now, knowing he can fish with his father every day.
Kathy and Evan Thralls
January 1, 2009
Jenny,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Warren Davis
January 1, 2009
Jenny, My heart felt sympathies to you and your family. Max was one of the best men I ever knew. Any time I was able to be around him I truly felt lucky.
Tim & Samantha Kimerling
January 1, 2009
Jenny -- Our deepest sympathy to you and your girls. Max was a great husband and father and will be truly missed by all of us. Let's thank God that his suffering is over.
Joe Buckley
January 1, 2009
Jenny, our deepest sympathy for your loss. Max will be greatly missed by all that came in contact with him.
Joe Buckley &
Sue Ward
Jeff and Kim Baldasare
January 1, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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