Justin M. Connell

Justin M. Connell obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Justin M. Connell

Justin Connell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst on Jan. 9, 2026.
Justin M. Connell, age 43, active member of Lombard Fellowship SDA and AA; beloved son of Kevin J. Connell and the late Laurie L. Stover; loving brother of Jacob and Jesse Connell and Katie Stover; dear uncle of Braxton and Eliza; cherished nephew of Clare (Glen) Klock, Brian (Cammie) Connell, Terese Connell, John Connell and David (Beck) Connell, Barbara Gubanyar, Melodie Phelps, Bonnie Yoder, Cindy Lane and the late Dan (Alicia) Connell and Heidi Yoder; Friends and family will gather Sunday, January 18, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. until a funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 246 W. Butterfield Road, Elmhurst. Interment Private. Arrangements handled by Gibbons Funeral Home, Elmhurst. 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

Live Stream of Service available here : https://www.youtube.com/live/s9YM2SN2AZ8?si=JAQ1LSXUy-k8E-LT

VISITATION

Sunday

Jan

18

1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Seventh Day Adventist Church
246 W. Butterfield Road
Elmhurst, IL

FUNERAL SERVICE

Sunday

Jan

18

2:00 p.m. at
Seventh Day Adventist Church
246 W. Butterfield Road
Elmhurst, IL

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January 19, 2026

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January 17, 2026

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January 15, 2026

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Blair

January 19, 2026

You were kind to all...

May you rest in peace.

Bill Hoey

January 17, 2026

My condolences to the family. Justin came to be a good friend in the short time knew him. I will miss him dearly. Rest in peace Justin you´re with God now.

Mike Carmona

January 15, 2026

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Justin Connell.
My deepest condolences to the Connell family. So sad
May Justin Rest in peace
Mike Carmona and family

Aaron Thomson

January 9, 2026

RIP Justin and prayers for the Family. You were our friend in Christ and we enjoyed our conversations with you. We will meet again in Jesus presence!

Sincerely,

Thomson Family

The Gibbons Family

January 9, 2026

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