Michael “Mike” Connell, 73, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, December 4, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, MO, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
Mike was a professional musician playing with many bands. He was formerly a trumpet player with the Black Knights Drum and Bugle Corps.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents: William V. and Bessie M., nee Coleman, Connell
- Brother: Patrick Connell
Surviving are his:
- Wife of 20 years: Patricia “Patty” K., nee Hartmann, Connell of Belleville, IL
- Brothers
- Rod (Jane) Connell of Kampsville, IL
- Stephen Connell (Jane Emerick) of Alton, IL
- Dear nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation: Visitation from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. Joe Scheets officiating. Private family interment at St. John’s Cemetery in Campbell Hill, IL.