Elnora McConnell

Elnora Emma McConnell, 90, went to be with the Lord June 6, 2012, at Edgewater Retirement Community. She was born April 30, 1922, in Milton, Indiana, to Charles and Zella (Petty) Marlatt. After World War II, Elnora was united in marriage to Robert A. McConnell. The couple was blessed with two children, Marc and Marla.

Ellie enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She delighted in clever word games and in jokes that she could share with her grandchildren. Although Ellie treasured friends, enjoyed history and current events, she especially loved children, and sought always to spend extra time encouraging and teaching children wisdom and moral truth. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Des Moines. She taught children’s Sunday school for much of her adult life. Romans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Survivors include her children, Marc McConnnell and Marla Quenzer, and a foster daughter, Bonnie Jo LaFeir; sister, Clara (Marlatt) Sowers; brothers, Carl Marlatt and Forrest Marlatt; grandchildren, John Quenzer, Sarah (Quenzer) Kornmann, Heidi Quenzer, and Natalie Quenzer, and great-grandchildren Alex Kornmann, and Ali Kornmann. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Robert.

A private family service will be held in Indiana. Memorial contributions may be directed to Inner Visions HealthCare of West Des Moines.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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