Conner Devan LaPointe, 18, of New Athens, IL; born on March 17, 1997 in Belleville, IL; passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 in Swansea, IL.
Conner worked in lawn care. He recently graduated from New Athens High School. He was a member of the New Athens Sportsman’s Club. Conner loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and also enjoyed fishing.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandfather – Al LaPointe and a half brother – Jakob Lee Yount.
He is survived by his father – Chris (Jody Siebecker) LaPointe of New Athens, IL. His mother – Angie, nee Blackford, LaPointe of Belleville, IL. His grandparents – Harry (Diana) LaPointe of New Athens, IL; Joan LaPointe-Bussen of Smithton, IL; Robert (Gail) Hillgamyer of Mesa, AZ. His great-grandmother – Dorothy LaPointe of Fairview Heights, IL. One brother – Cody (fiancé-Shelby Ross) LaPointe of Mascoutah, IL. One sister – Ashley LaPointe of New Athens, IL. One step-brother – Jacob Siebecker of New Athens, IL. Two step-sisters – Julia Siebecker of Marissa, IL; Jillian Siebecker of Freeburg, IL. Two nieces – Alyanna Tuhey; McKinley LaPointe. One nephew – Gahvin Crawford.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.
Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL on Monday, September 28, 2015 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Funeral: Services will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 7:00pm with Rev. Dr. Robert Koch officiating.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.
We feel so sorry for your loss and will miss seeing Conner each week. He was so nice and helpful whenever he worked here.
Posted by: Sue and Pat Gregory – Belleville, IL Sep 24, 2015
ReplyOur thoughts and prayers are with Conners family, I live in Carrington Place, I want you to know he was a very nice young man, he helped me out doing a few things after his job he was always friendly but a serious worker. He will be missed, so very sorry.
Posted by: Lynne Dibadj – Swansea, IL Sep 24, 2015
ReplySending my condolences I’m very sorry for the loss of Connor! The family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers! May you all find comfort in each other to get through this tragic time!
Posted by: Shana Mesch – Lenzburg, IL Sep 24, 2015
ReplyMay you rest in peace ,You had a lot of influence on many people who love and miss you so very much.
Posted by: Tammy Farris – New Athens, IL Sep 24, 2015
ReplyMy prayers go out for the whole family. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. Rest In Paradise.
Posted by: Samantha Bishop – Belleville, IL Sep 24, 2015
ReplyVery sorry for your loss, may he live forever through your memories.
Posted by: Ron & Kim Hampton Sep 24, 2015
ReplyOur thoughts and prayers are with you
Posted by: Eric and sondra Olson – New Athens, IL Sep 24, 2015
ReplyChris – Our prayers go out to you and your family. Please let us know if you need anything.
Posted by: Brad and Jean Stoll – Belleville, IL Sep 24, 2015
ReplyChris so sorry for your loss. Did not get a chance to meet conner but if he took after you he had to be a great person. Are prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Don and Connie Dachsteiner – Lebanon, IL Sep 24, 2015
ReplyOur thoughts and prayers go out to your family. So sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Bobby and Dawn Ellis – Edwardsville, IL Sep 24, 2015
ReplyChris, I am so sorry to hear about Conner. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Aunt Linda
Posted by: A friend Sep 24, 2015
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Chris, I am so sorry to hear about Conner. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Aunt Linda
Posted by: A friend Sep 24, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. So sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Bobby and Dawn Ellis – Edwardsville, IL Sep 24, 2015
Chris so sorry for your loss. Did not get a chance to meet conner but if he took after you he had to be a great person. Are prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Don and Connie Dachsteiner – Lebanon, IL Sep 24, 2015
Chris – Our prayers go out to you and your family. Please let us know if you need anything.
Posted by: Brad and Jean Stoll – Belleville, IL Sep 24, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Posted by: Eric and sondra Olson – New Athens, IL Sep 24, 2015
Very sorry for your loss, may he live forever through your memories.
Posted by: Ron & Kim Hampton Sep 24, 2015
My prayers go out for the whole family. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. Rest In Paradise.
Posted by: Samantha Bishop – Belleville, IL Sep 24, 2015
May you rest in peace ,You had a lot of influence on many people who love and miss you so very much.
Posted by: Tammy Farris – New Athens, IL Sep 24, 2015
Sending my condolences I’m very sorry for the loss of Connor! The family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers! May you all find comfort in each other to get through this tragic time!
Posted by: Shana Mesch – Lenzburg, IL Sep 24, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with Conners family, I live in Carrington Place, I want you to know he was a very nice young man, he helped me out doing a few things after his job he was always friendly but a serious worker. He will be missed, so very sorry.
Posted by: Lynne Dibadj – Swansea, IL Sep 24, 2015
We feel so sorry for your loss and will miss seeing Conner each week. He was so nice and helpful whenever he worked here.
Posted by: Sue and Pat Gregory – Belleville, IL Sep 24, 2015
o sorry to read about this , So sorry of your lost
Posted by: Wayne – Millstadt Sep 24, 2015
So sorry to hear about your grandson Diana. My prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Denice Rice – IL Sep 24, 2015
Chris and family we are so sorry for the tragic death of Conner you and your family are in our prayers!
Posted by: Bill, Jean Kunkle – Louisville Sep 24, 2015
My family was truly blessed when we met Conner and became such a close good friend to my son Nick. Conner truly was such a wonderful young man who will be missed by many. My deepest condolences to your family and many friends. May everyone find peace. FLY HIGH CONNER!!!
Posted by: Connie Vogt – New Athens, IL Sep 24, 2015
I pray for the Chris Lapointe family to find peace during this tragic time.
Posted by: Connie Vogt – New Athens, IL Sep 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Deann Fricke Winkeler – O’Fallon, IL Sep 24, 2015
Rest in paradise Conner. You will be missed by an entire community who love you….
Posted by: Lori & Peyton – New Athens, IL Sep 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss.You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Rest in peace Conner.
Posted by: Lora Eitzenhefer – New athens, IL Sep 24, 2015
My husband and I are residents of Carrington Place and express deep sympathy on Conner’s death. He was a hard working young man. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Posted by: Jack & Mary Pat Kuebel – Swansea, IL Sep 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss
Posted by: Glory weissert – lenzburg, IL Sep 25, 2015
Sincere condolences and deep prayers to the LaPointe family. So sorry for your loss. May the good Lord grant you peace and strength during this very trying time.
Posted by: Robert Aguilar – O’Fallon, IL Sep 25, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Margaret Henson – Lenzburg, IL Sep 25, 2015
The prettiest flowers are always picked first. Rest In Peace Sweet Conner.
Posted by: Brandy Schneider – Collinsville, IL Sep 25, 2015
To all of Connor’s friends and family we send our love and prayers during this tragic time. Derrick and Olivia both thought fondly of Connor and we hope he is now hunting the heavenly forests. Godspeed Connor! Sincerely, Marc and Jen Hoffman and Family
Posted by: Jennifer Hoffman – New Athens, IL Sep 25, 2015
My sympathy and prayers go out to the family
Posted by: Paul Tottleben – Fairview Heights, IL Sep 25, 2015
Conner I love you so much. I miss you so much. Nothing will be the same i never thought I would loose a brother. You will be missed by many and I am so very grateful that I got to spend as many years as I have your sister. I love you bubba until we meet again rest in paradise!!!!!
Posted by: Julia – Marissa, IL Sep 25, 2015
I love you bubba
Posted by: Julia – Marissa, IL Sep 25, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Conner! Such a young soul to be taken so soon! May he R.I.P!
Posted by: Amy – New Athens, IL Sep 25, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Lainey & Chris Koch – Red Bud, IL Sep 25, 2015
Conner we all love you and you will be missed tremendously. Still seems very unreal.
Posted by: abby m – new athens, IL Sep 25, 2015
Conner you will be missed by many! My dad misses you. Hunting will not be the same anymore. I don’t even know why this had to happen to you.. I miss you! Never thought God would take a wonderful angel like you only the good die young. I love you and fly high kill all them dove, rabbit in dear all in heaven!
Posted by: Emily Skorcz – Lenzburg, IL Sep 25, 2015
To Conners family and friends…I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Paula and Jon Meyer – New Athens, IL Sep 25, 2015
Uncle Dave and I our hearts hurt for you. Remember the French fries.we love you and your family.
Posted by: Barbara Robertson – IL Sep 25, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Conners family and friends. He will be missed dearly. Dylan has many great memories with him hunting and bow fishing. RIP Conner
Posted by: Jill Toedte – New Athens, IL Sep 25, 2015
Prayers for the Lapointe family from our hearts to yours the Latham family
Posted by: A friend Sep 25, 2015
my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family buddy. ill never forget the good times hunting with you, your brother and your dad. you were such a great young man and will never be forgotten. I thank you for blessing me with all those wonderful memories. make sure you kill that double drop tine in the heavens above! I love you Conner.
Posted by: Eric and Kati bowlin – new athens, IL Sep 25, 2015
Sending My Condolences to Conner’s Family and Friends.Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Posted by: Jim and Linda Craig – Malvern, AR Sep 25, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Posted by: A friend Sep 25, 2015
Chris….My condolences go out to you and your family… Hang in there my friend…
Posted by: Richard Schuhardt & Family – Shiloh, IL Sep 25, 2015
My heart aches for this family I took Conner to preschool and then again last year to beck he was such a good young man and hard working what a loss
Posted by: Sue McMullan – waterloo, IL Sep 26, 2015
It is a great loss when God takes some one so young from our site and we can not understand why. God has a purpose for all of us and it was Conner’s time to be in the loving arms of God now to take care of him and watch over him. Many hearts are crying out for Conner’s passing but he will never be forgotten. Conner’ s light will always be shining bright for all to see and guide
Posted by: Christine and Jared Pflasterer – New Athens, IL – Friend and Co-worker Sep 26, 2015
I remember what a sweet guy you were in school. Shy and quite but was always there to talk to. I will miss you Conner. Fly High My Friend….Gone But Never Forgotten. Till I See You Again. Save us all a seat next to you up in heaven. Love & Miss You Friend
Posted by: Kayla Kathriner – Durant, OK – Old Elementry School Friend Sep 26, 2015
To Conner’s Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to all.
Posted by: Scott Schneider – Belleville, IL Sep 26, 2015
I haven’t seen conner science Brandon him were young but he was always a nice quite boy but was always thrr when someone needed him prayers for everyone he touched until we meet again conner
Posted by: Kristina Miller – Belleville, IL – family friend Sep 26, 2015
So sorry for your loss my God be with you all .
Posted by: Starr Shockley Glavin – Katy, TX – Family Sep 26, 2015
You were an amazing young man Conner. Losing you is incredibly painful. You and your brother and sister were like my own kids. Our entire community is grieving. Your life touched alot of people and your passing has affected many people. Young and old. Rest in peace Conner….xoxo
Posted by: Peyton & Lori – New Athens, IL Sep 26, 2015
Conner where do I start… I’ve know you for as long as I can remember. You were a true friend that could make a bad situation better with just a smile. The pain of losing you is just something I can’t explain. You were way to young to be ripped from us brother. This tragedy has hit hard on our small town family. Everyone weather they were close to you or not will remember how great of a person you are.
Posted by: Ronnie Werle – Lenzburg, IL Sep 26, 2015
Prayers to the Lapointe family our deepest condolence as you go through this sad time may god bless you all
Posted by: Zadonna Shockley Dayton – Katy, TX – Friends of the family Sep 26, 2015
Our prayers are with your family
Posted by: Kathy and Jeff Mueller Sep 26, 2015
I miss you. I wont forget the good memories we made.
Posted by: Jared Pflasterer – new athens, IL – close friends Sep 27, 2015
To all of Conner’s family – may your many treasured memories help to carry you through this unbelievable loss. My heart goes out to each and every one of you.
Posted by: Susan Vines – Mesa, AZ Sep 27, 2015
Sending love and hope to the LaPointe family,i have no words for the pain that must be in everyones heart.Conner will be truly mossed,what a great young man…:(
Posted by: Misty Lang – Waterloo, IL Sep 27, 2015
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your Family. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Posted by: Martin & Barbara Fleming – St. Louis, MO – Friend Sep 28, 2015
Sending my condolences for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time may your memories of Connor give you strength peace and comfort!
Posted by: The Mesch Family – Lenzburg, IL – Friend of family Sep 28, 2015
I remember Conner from Harry & Diane’s years ago. He was such a little outdoorsman. God Bless you all. May the good Lord hold you in his loving arms and comfort you at this time of sorrow.
Posted by: Michelle Koetting – Freeburg, IL – Friend of Stephanie’s Sep 28, 2015
I have had just a handful of interactions with Conner, and he always has been friendly, respectful, and good natured. Conner dropped by my office the day before this terrible accident, to take care of some insurance business, and we chatted for about 10 minutes. He and my son Andrew Smith were in some classes together last year, and Conner asked me how Andrew is doing (he is taking his senior year in Japan).
Posted by: Cathy Meggs – New Athens, IL – community member Sep 28, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Prayers sent for your family.
Posted by: Carol Marshall & Joe – Cahokia, IL Sep 28, 2015
Saddened to see a great mans life taken so early. You will be missed by many
Posted by: Dawn Dawson – Marissa Sep 29, 2015
Chris, so sorry to hear of the loss of your son.
Posted by: Jason Perrine – Flora, IL Sep 29, 2015
Jody and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray that God gives you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Looks like heaven got another angel.
Posted by: Trudy Boaz – belleville, IL Sep 30, 2015