Connie Vinson

1944 - 2015

Connie Vinson obituary, 1944-2015, Wausau, WI

Connie Vinson

1944 - 2015

BORN

1944

DIED

2015

Connie Vinson Obituary

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Vinson, Connie

Connie Drake Hirsch Vinson, 71, Wausau, WI, died Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, WI under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Connie was born January 16, 1944 in Chillicothe, OH to the late Carl and Marie (Manson) Drake. Prior to marriage, she worked as an office manager at Kroger's in Chillicothe for many years, developing many dear friendships with her Kroger's family.

Connie was a very proud mother and adored being a grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Eagles Club in Wausau.

Connie is survived by her loving husband, Larry; children, Mark (Donna) Hirsch of Chillicothe, OH and Toni (Tom) Bagby of Wausau, WI; grandchildren, Mark and Hannah Hirsch of Chillicothe, OH and Matthew and David Bagby of Wausau, WI; siblings, Carl Drake Jr. of Chillicothe, OH, Lewis (Ravewan) of Bangkok, Thailand, Darwin Drake of Chillicothe, OH and Carol Woodruff of Hillsboro, OH; and extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Steve Woodruff.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Haller Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Ohio. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the time of services at the funeral home on Saturday. Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe, OH. Helke Funeral Home, Wausau, WI and Haller Funeral Home, Chillicothe, OH, are assisting the family with the arrangements.

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January 4, 2016

Phyllis Wardell posted to the memorial.

December 30, 2015

Michelle Chaignot posted to the memorial.

December 29, 2015

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Phyllis Wardell

January 4, 2016

Larry I knew Connie for many years. She was a wonderful friend and lady. God has showered many blessings upon her. I loved her so much

Michelle Chaignot

December 30, 2015

Connie will be missed. I am thinking about you and your family.

December 29, 2015

Toni thinking of you and your family i will miss your MOM , my she enjoy eternal travels love you jayne wirth

JANET MODRZEJEWSKI

December 28, 2015

LARRY - IN LOVING MEMORY OF A WONDERFUL PERSON, CONNIE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

December 28, 2015

Larry, Our Deepest Sympathies. Connie was such a Classy Lady. She will be missed.
Bill and Sandy Boos Florida

December 25, 2015

Mark and Toni, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was a good friend. Shelley Ault

Karina Tonn

December 25, 2015

Mark, Donna, and family, we hope you find solace for your grief. Call on us at any time.

December 25, 2015

Larry, We have lost a good old friend, so sorry. Shelley Ault Ricketts Chillicothe Eagles Club

john swanson

December 25, 2015

LARRY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

Colleen Stillwell

December 24, 2015

Larry, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find comfort in family and friends during this time. Connie will be missed.

December 22, 2015

larry so sorry for connie,s passing we have been friends for a long time she will be missed god bless love mary and roger beery

Lynn Geier

December 22, 2015

Larry, I am so sorry to hear of Connie's passing. She was a wonderful lady whom I enjoyed very much. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

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