Gerald McConnell Obituary

The passing of Gerald McConnell of Spring Valley, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 24, 2026 at the age of 88. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert McConnell and Jane McConnell (Bildhauer); and his brothers, James McConnell of Walpar, OR and Robert McConnell of Morris, IL.. He is survived by: his daughter Jerilynn Jones of Charlotte, TN; his siblings, Carol Essl of Peru and Tom McConnell of Spring Valley; his grandchildren, Michael Little of Dixon, Sarah Vandersnick of Rock Falls and Emily Carr of Tampico; and his great grandchildren, Lauren, Conner Little, Sophia, Colin Vandersnick and Steven Carr. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.