Connor Schnell
November 19, 2007
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Connor John Schnell
Grimes
Connor John Schnell, 8, of Grimes died Monday, November 19th at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.
Connor was born June 19, 1999 at University of Iowa Hospital and lived in Granger and Grimes, Iowa. He was a second grade student at Dallas Center-Grimes Elementary. He enjoyed participating in baseball, soccer, basketball, swimming and Cub Scouts.
Connor was baptized on November 21, 1999 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Grimes and was active in Sunday school. His love for life will continue to be a gift. Through organ donation, Connor has already blessed other children.
Connor is survived by his parents, Jeff and Sheri Schnell of Grimes; grandparents Alvin and Fern Meyer of Ackley, IA; Marilyn Schnell of Janesville, IA; many aunts, uncles, cousins and “Katie” the cat. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Gerald Schnell; and infant cousin Trayton Meyer.
Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2007 at Hamilton’s on Westown, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Family will be present from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 24, 1:00 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1001 S. James Street, Grimes, IA 50111 with burial at Sunny Hill Cemetery in Grimes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Connor Schnell Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank.
Jennifer Schnell
07/25/2011
Hi my name is Jennifer Schnell. I have an 8 year old by the name of Connor Schnell and he was curious to do a search to see if anyone else had the same name. We were so excited to come across your son and so sad to hear about his passing. I felt compelled to write to you when we also learned that your Connor and I shared the same birthday.
You are honoring Connor's life with your charity and helping others who need it. God bless
Jim and Sharon
12/01/2007
"A butterfly lights beside us
like a sunbeam,
And for a brief moment it's glory
and beauty belong to our world.
But then it flies on again,
and though we wish
it could have stayed,
we feel so blessed to have seen it."
May God wrap his arms around you and hold you close in the days
ahead.
Jim and Sharon
Jane Foreman
11/28/2007
Sheri & Jeff -
I am so sorry. Words can't explain my deep sympathy and the concern I have for you right now. Please know that many of us in Grimes are greiving with you. If there is anything you need, call us!
Connor will be missed in school, at day care and of course, in Cub Scouts. His energy and beautiful smile will forever be in our hearts!
Our love goes out to you.
Love, Jane
Jon and Virginia Mitchell
11/25/2007
Dear Jeff and Sheri,
We send our sympathy on the loss of Connor. I remember seeing you both at the state fair pork tent when Connor was just a baby. How happy you were.
Take comfort in your memories
Jon and Virginia (Smith)Mitchell
Tom and Dawn (Lupkes) Kroontje
11/24/2007
Dear Sheri and Jeff,
Our hearts ache as yours are breaking. There are no words to express our deepest sympathy. It makes no sense....We are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort for each moment. Know that you are loved. Tom, Dawn, Carson and Libby
Marcella Greco
11/24/2007
Watching Connor grow from such a tiny boy into a fine young man is a blessing no one can take from your memories. I will always remember Farm Day 2007, watching him throw the football. My prayers will be with you always as you travel on your journey of life without Connor. He will always be in your heart and also with the ones who loved him. He will be the angels among us.
With deepest sympathy, Marcella Greco
Tom & Kelli Knickerbocker & Family
11/24/2007
Jeff & Sheri,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Tom, Kelli, Alex & Tess
Kevin Petersburg
11/23/2007
I'm very sorry to hear about your son. Our thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
Shantell (Hoch), Brian & Trevor Raab
11/23/2007
Jeff & Sheri,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you and help you through this as he holds Connor in his loving arms. Connor was a very special child with the most caring and loving parents anyone could ask for. God bless you both.
Heidi Vittetoe
11/23/2007
Jeff and Sheri- I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are praying for you and sharing in your sorrow, and that you are not alone in this sad time. Don't ever hesitate to let us know if there is any way that we can be of help.
Heidi and Jerome Vittetoe
Larry and Carolyn Streicher
11/23/2007
Jeff and Sheri
You have our sympathy and know you will always miss little Connor. It is so hard to deal with the loss of a little one. Just know our whole family is thinking of you. We were just talking about all the good times our kids had with your family. Take care. Larry and Carolyn and family
Glenna Camp
11/23/2007
Jeff & Sherie,
My heart goes out to both of you for the loss you are feeling. Although we can't make sense of what's happened, faith tells us that God's time is right. I pray that you find comfort and peace from the blessing Connor brought to your lives, and the blessing you were to his. I know he was a beautiful, loved child. That shows in his eyes in his picture. Find peace and comfort in the truth that he has made his journey and is in the best hands. Let God heal your hearts with His promise that you will hold Connor in your arms again in heaven. Jeff, take care of Sherie. Let us take care of you. God be with you.
Amy (Bergmann) Hurley
11/23/2007
Dear Jeff and Sheri,
I was very saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family are all in our thoughts and prayers. It is so hard to understand why God takes children, but then again, He only takes the VERY best. May you be comforted by all the happy memories you have with your precious son and know that Jesus is with you through this very difficult time of your lives. Remember Connor not by the tragicness of his death, but by the eight incredible years you had together. Nothing can ever take that away.
Love,
Amy (Bergmann) Hurley
Karin, Scott, Ethan, Bridget & Kylie Dunn
11/22/2007
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Schnell,
Our family is heartbroken for your loss. We pray for God to give you strength and peace. Our daughter, Bridget (6), knows Connor from daycare. She said "he is the best on the jungle gym. He can skip 2 bars." Let Connor's strength carry you through this time of sorrow. I remember Connor around the fields and he always had a beautiful smile. May God Bless your entire family and our community at your loss.
With deepest sympathy and continued prayer.
Eric, Chrissi, Tyler, Nicholas, and Grant Boel
11/22/2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace knowing Heaven has a new beautiful angel and he'll always be watching over you! "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened!" May God Bless!