Melvin "Mel" McConnell
December 23, 2010
Melvin “Mel” McConnell, 82, passed away December 23, 2010, at the Regency Care Center in Norwalk.
Melvin was born in Des Moines on April 4, 1928, to Ross W., Jr. and Lucy McConnell. He grew up on the city’s south side and attended Lincoln High School. He served his country during WW II as a proud Marine. He married Betty Daniels, and to this union they were blessed with five children.
He was employed at Delavan Manufacturing for 23 years and also worked at John Deere. He enjoyed woodworking and was very crafted at his skill. He enjoyed playing and spending time with his grandkids. He loved the old westerns and The Wheel of Fortune. He always lent a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
Mel is survived by his children; Stan (Jeannie) McConnell, Sherry (Lyle) Lett, Mary (Al) Gross, Karin (Bill) Blevins, and Mike (Carmen) McConnell; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren; his sister, Myrtle Head; brother Lawrence McConnell; and uncle Stewart (Willie) McConnell. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Marion Welshons; and brothers Maurice and Ross McConnell.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2010, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines. The Funeral Service will take place at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Health Hospice.
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Bud and DiAnn Ashpole
12/30/2010
You will be in our prayers. May god be with you all.
Cindy Deboard
12/28/2010
Stan, Sherry, Mary, Karin, and Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.
Cindy Deboard
John and Marilyn Daniels
12/27/2010
Our family sends its condolences at the passing of your dad. May you know the peace that only the Lord can give in this time. We regret we are not able to be there, but we know the Lord is. He will give comfort.
John and Marilyn
Amber (Boyd) Kirk
12/27/2010
We are so sorry that we can't be there with you for the visitation or funeral, but please know that we are praying for you all and we love you!
Derek and Amber
Jan & Ray Artrip
12/26/2010
Mike & Carmen, so sorry to hear about your dad, and we know it is especially hard to lose him around Christmas. You are in our thoughts and prayers and know he is in the Father's hands. We love you guys!
Larry
12/26/2010
Uncle Melvin was a special guy. When I got out of the Air force, he helped me get a job at Delavan as well. When ever I was around him, I always remember that big smile and his laugh.
Gene & Sharon Ellis
12/25/2010
Our hearts go out to you during this time. We pray for God's peace and comfort on you and your family.
Sympathy from your fellow Texans.
Judy McConnell
12/24/2010
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I wish I could have met him. I can tell he raised a wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Erica Casey and Family
12/25/2010
To the McConnell family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve Melvin's passing, however, be comforted to know that he is now walking with God. If there is anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to ask!
Erica Casey
John and Judy Smith
12/24/2010
Our prayers go out to your family with the passing of your beloved father Melvin. John and I always thought highly of him. God Bless and be with you in your time of sorrow.
Candy Holden
12/24/2010
Karin & family- i am so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you & help you thru this difficult time.
Steve & Kim Larson
12/24/2010
Mike, Carmen & Family
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Praying that God will wrap you in His arms during this difficult time.
Stewart and Willie McConnell
12/24/2010
Dear Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mel's death, even more so because we never got to
meet him. He has raised wonderful children and you all are a tribute to he
and your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our Love Too,
Stewart and Willie