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Official Obituary of

Melody Ann Connell

November 18, 1954 ~ February 18, 2020 (age 65) 65 Years Old

Melody Connell Obituary

Melody Ann Connell, passed away on February 18, 2020 in Alton. She was born on November 18, 1954 in Chicago to Robert & Juanita (Grenneau) Burkhardt. She married Vernon Connell in South Carolina. Melody was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to cook, garden, entertain, barbeques, and holidays. She is survived by her sons: Christopher (Jera) Connell of Godfrey, Sean (Jessica) Connell of Hardin, and William Connell of Hardin; her grandchildren: Caitlyn Connell, Justin Connell, Christopher Connell, Olivia Connell, Alyssa Connell, and Jonah Connell; siblings: Carol Burkhardt, Steven Burkhardt, and Robert Burkhardt. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband: Vernon Patrick Connell, brother: Conrad Burkhardt, and mother-in-law: Bessie Marie Kolman. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Home. Rodrick Connell will be officiating the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

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