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Conner, John Dowe 'Bad Eye' Sr.

Male 1932 - 2023  (91 years)


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  1. 1.  Conner, John Dowe 'Bad Eye' Sr. was born on 17 Mar 1932 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; died on 27 Jun 2023 in Flora Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 3 Jul 2023 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CONN.J002
    • _FGRAVE: 255926732
    • Military Service: Korean War, United States Army
    • Funeral: 3 Jul 2023, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

    Notes:

    John Dowe “Badeye” Conner Sr., age 91, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday night, June 27, 2023, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

    He was born March 17, 1932, in Clay City, the son of Everett and Nica (Luke) Conner. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Behnke on June 2, 1962, in Flora, and together they have shared 61 wedding anniversaries.

    John proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He had worked for Dick Shaffer Oil and later owned and operated his own oil tank painting business. He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique kerosene and oil lanterns, tinkering around in his shed, and spending time with his grandkids.

    He is survived by his wife: Mary Ann Conner of Flora; a daughter: Julie (Kent) Acree; 5 grandchildren, including special grandchildren: Gretchen Conner, Ian Acree, and Katrina Acree; 6 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: John Dowe Conner Jr.; and siblings: Harold Conner, Lester Conner, Betty Pate, and Joyce Bissey.

    A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora with the presentation of military funeral honors. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

    Buried:
    Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora with the presentation of military funeral honors.

    Family/Spouse: Behnke, M.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Conner, J.A.  Descendancy chart to this point

    John married Hoskins, Marilyn I. on 23 Feb 1973. Marilyn (daughter of Hoskins, Clyde J. and Dudley, Pansy) was born on 22 Jan 1938 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 4 Dec 2010 in Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 8 Dec 2010 in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Conner, C.S.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 4. Conner, Elizabeth Ann  Descendancy chart to this point died before 4 Dec 2010.
    3. 5. Conner, John Dowe Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1956 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Jul 2021 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Conner, J.A. Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

    J.A. married Acree, K.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Acree  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Conner, C.S. Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

    Family/Spouse: Kieta, A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Kieta, A.R.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Kieta, A.R. II  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Conner, Elizabeth Ann Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) died before 4 Dec 2010.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CONN.E003


  4. 5.  Conner, John Dowe Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 23 May 1956 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 28 Jul 2021 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: CONN.J001
    • _FGRAVE: 230086961
    • Military Service: United States Air Force

    Notes:

    John D. Conner Jr., age 65, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his home.

    He was born May 23, 1956, in Flora, Illinois, the son of John D. and Marilyn (Hoskins) Conner Sr.

    John served in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in E.O.D. operations. He worked for Sledge Drilling for many years and loved oilfield work. John was very caring and was always helping others with handyman projects of all types. He had been part of the Flatlanders Motorcycle Club in the past, and especially enjoyed planting and tending to his tomato plants and spending time with Peabody the dog.

    He is survived by a son: Derek Mitchel of Olney; grandchildren: Tristan Mitchel of Olney, Ian Davis of Clay City, and Roreigh Mitchel of Olney; 2 sisters: Cathy Sledge Kieta of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Julie (Kent) Acree of Flora; father: John (Mary Ann) Conner of Flora; stepbrothers: Donnie Sledge and Kevin (Deanna) Brown; stepsister: Vicky Evans; several nieces and nephews, cousins including: Pam Williams and Brenda Rinehart; and friend: Richard Bassett.

    He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather: Marilyn and Walter Sledge; and a sister: Elizabeth Ann Conner.

    A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Military funeral honors will be presented at 7 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to Fur a Good Paws or Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted through the funeral home.

    Military Service:
    John served in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in E.O.D. operations.

    Buried:
    Cremated. Specifically: Ashes given to family. No burial plans given.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Mitchel, D.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Acree Descendancy chart to this point (2.J.A.2, 1.John1)

  2. 7.  Kieta, A.R. Descendancy chart to this point (3.C.S.2, 1.John1)

  3. 8.  Kieta, A.R. II Descendancy chart to this point (3.C.S.2, 1.John1)

  4. 9.  Mitchel, D. Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.John1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Mitchel, T.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Davis, I.  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 12. Mitchel, R.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Mitchel, T. Descendancy chart to this point (9.D.3, 5.John2, 1.John1)

  2. 11.  Davis, I. Descendancy chart to this point (9.D.3, 5.John2, 1.John1)

  3. 12.  Mitchel, R. Descendancy chart to this point (9.D.3, 5.John2, 1.John1)



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