Malcolm Stuart ‘Mac’ Conner 84, of Frankfort, IN, died February 17, 2010 at Clarian Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. Born December 12, 1925 in Tell City, IN to Harry Conner Jr. and Sarah Elizabeth (Gatchel) Conner. He married Janet A. Lineback on September 8, 1948 in Lebanon, IN and she died November 5, 1988. He then married Janet B. (Michael) Smith on December 27, 1991 in Tempe, AZ and she survives.
Mr. Conner was a 1944 graduate of Frankfort High School and attended Ball State and Indiana University in Indianapolis. A veteran of the U.S. Marines, he served during WWII from 1944-1946 in the pacific theater. A fireman for the City of Frankfort for 20 years, he also worked as a Railroad Engineer for N & W Railroad for 13 years. Mr. Conner was of the Christian faith, was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W., Moose Lodge, Marine Corps League and N.R.A. Mac was an avid outdoors man with a lifelong love of nature. He was an animal lover who kept his dogs close at hand and in heart. He will be greatly missed by his closest canine companion, Eddie, who will continue to sit at the window, faithfully keeping watch for him.
Visitation and Services
Memorial services will be 4 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Goodwin Funeral Home. Memorial visitation will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial with military rites will follow at Green Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., envelopes will be available.
Survived by:
Wife: Janet B. Conner of Frankfort, IN
2 Daughters: Catherine Ann (Michael) Bluemke of Frankfort and Lisa Jane (Bill) Baxter of Monticello
Son: Samuel (Teri) Conner of Frankfort
Sister: Edna (Gilbert) Spray of Frankfort
Stepson: Marc Aaron (Elizabeth) Smith of West Orange, NJ
Stepdaughter: Christie (Scott) Calderwood of Pagosa Springs, CO
4 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren
Preceded by:
He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Harry Lee Conner and sister, June Elizabeth Miller.
Dear Conner Family,
Sorry to hear of Mac’s passing. I remember Mac going fishing with dad (Jim Baker) at Lake Holiday and also visiting on the porch. I smile now, remembering the stories they would tell..
Thinking of you.
Dick and Janis Wills
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Facebook Twitter GoogleOur sincere condolences go out to the family of Malcolm, our friend. His friendly smile and greeting will be remembered and missed. He was a lifelong friend and I have many many memories of the times on the railroad. God bless you all. Dick & Helen
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Facebook Twitter GoogleDear Janet & Family
I first met “Mac” over 25 years ago at the TPA park, he was letting one of his dogs run and we struck up a conversation about our love of animals. I told him when I die, I want to be in that heavenly barn, taking care of all the animals. He agreed that would really be great.. He will be missed. Thinking of you
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Facebook Twitter GoogleDear Janet,
I am so deeply saddened to hear about Malcolm. I just heard the sad news and my heart goes out to you and your family. We just met at David’s funeral and I could see how you and are Myrtle are two peas in pod.
God bless you and your family.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleJanet & Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Mac’s passing, I used to watch in ah when Mac would walk in the park trying to rehabilitate himself, he was such a fighter, and had a wonderful personality.
I will miss him very much!!! Jan if you need anything do not hesitate to call!!
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Facebook Twitter GoogleJanet and Family,
We just heard of the passing of Mac and are deeply saddened. My Dad (Bill Templeton) worked with Mac for 20 years on the fire department. They shared many wonderful memories. My Dad still talks about the fire department today and Mac’s name always comes up.
All the best to you, Janet, and your family.
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