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McConnell, Violet L.
Violet L. McConnell, 84, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion, died there Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011. A private memorial will be held in Illinois at a later date. Arrangements by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her children, Pat, Johnny, Renee, Louis, Robin, Dana and Arlan; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Violet was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Irene Cannon of Marion, Ill.; and her husband, Jack.
Violet worked in Chicago as a telegrapher, as a fashion sketch artist and worked in sales.
Violet was a caring and loving people person and will be deeply missed.
Special thanks to Willow Gardens Care Center for their wonderful care.
Memorial contributions may be sent in Violet's memory to Willow Gardens Care Center, 455 31st St., Marion, IA 52302.
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