Kenneth Gene McConnell

Kenneth Gene McConnell

January 31, 1943 - January 17, 2024

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MADISON- Kenneth Gene McConnell, age 80, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans’ Hospital. He was born on Jan. 31, 1943, in Madison, the son of Samuel and Olive (Emery) McConnell. He was united in marriage to Nieta McConnell in June, 2014.


Kenneth graduated from Madison Central High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1961 - 1964. He worked for Findorff, Boldt and M& I Bank. He was a member of Carpenter Local No. 314 and VFW Post No. 1318. Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and snowmobiling, and playing football in his younger years.


Kenneth is survived by his wife, Nieta; son, Timothy McConnell; daughter, Marissa McConnell; stepdaughters, Tammy (Vance) Bingham and Penny (Edward) Heimann; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Hall; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Ruth Moore, Ralph McConnell, Judith Goodnature and Barbara McConnell.


The family wishes to thank the staff of the VA Hospital and their Hospice and Divinity Dialysis for all of their wonderful care given to Ken.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420



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Linda Knox
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Caring thoughts to the McConnell family. Ken lived a full life.
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Jane L Johnson
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RIP Kenny. I remember you introducing me to my first boyfriend. Loved watching you dance in high school. Be sure to tell Uncle Sam and my Dad hello for me Cuz. My prayers are with Nieta and the family.
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Carolyn Rumph
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My condolences to the family.
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chris ogden
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Have known Kenny for over 40 years. He used to come up to Big Flats with his brother Ralph deer hunting and bring his "famous" gassy chili. It helped to warm us in Gene Bennetts' camper.Quite a character . RIP.
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Phil Clementi
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Condolences to the family. I remember delivering pizza’s to Ken,Ralph and the girls in the early 60’s at 515 W. Main St. always enjoyed Kenny over the years. RIP Kenny
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Janelle Martinson
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So many memories with my dad and Jim RIP 🫶

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