15/01/2025
It is with a heavy heart we let all of you know that former Rural Montana editor, and SEA President (1999-2000), Clarence "Mack" McConnell passed away on New Year's Eve.
(Obit courtesy of the Valley Journal)
Clarence ‘Mack’ McConnell
ST. IGNATIUS — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Clarence “Mack” McConnell, a devoted husband and father, an active member of our community, a news man and author on Dec. 31, 2024 at the age of 81. Raised in the Mission and Flathead valleys, Mack graduated from the University of Montana, and enjoyed a very successful career as the Editor of multiple newspapers throughout Montana, with a brief stop in Wisconsin and back to Montana with Rural Montana Magazine where he retired as a Publisher. Mack was known for his generosity, strong work ethic and unwavering dedication to his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Julie, their children, Lori (Jason) Gilliland, Kevin (Angela) McConnell, April (Jack) Barnings, Brian (Kristen) McConnell, his brother, Kenneth McConnell, and many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a passionate Montana Grizzly and Seattle Seahawks fan, also finding joy in reading, camping with family and supporting his fellow Flathead and Mission valley residents. No service is currently planned.
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