Leora L. (Simmerman) McConnell (1906-1990)

SIMMERMAN, MCCONNELL

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 6/20/2022 at 19:08:19

From Nevada Journal April 9, 1990 (page2)

OBITUARIES

Leora L. McConnell

Leora L. McConnell, 83, died of congestive heart failure April 11 at Colonial Manors in La Porte City.

McConnell was born Oct. 3, 1906, in Perry to Alvin and Leora Simmerman. She married Glenn R. McConnell Oct. 5, 1925 in Oskaloosa. She worked at Reuben H. Donnelly in Nevada for 25 years, retiring in 1971.

She is survived by one son, Richard McConnell of La Porte City; four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, four sisters and four brothers.

Huisman Funeral Home, La Porte City, was in charge of arrangements. Graveside services were held April 14 at Story Memorial Garden Cemetery, Ames, officiated by the Rev. Galen E. Peckham of First United Methodist Church, Ames. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.