Dennis S. McConney

Dennis passed away, Monday, December 9, 2024, at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell. 

He was born May 9, 1940, in Allegan, the son of George and Avis (Hettinger) McConney. Dennis graduated from Otsego High School in 1958. He started work at Michigan News and worked for several area paper companies. In 1984 he opened Sprinkle Road Grand Prix and in 1989 he purchased Slideway in Alamo working until his retirement in 2001. In retirement he worked repairing small engines for Sears for several years. 

His greatest passion was cars which started as a young boy with soap box derbies and driving go carts. Over the years Dennis had over 250 cars, having built many of them himself. He enjoyed drag racing motorcycles and super stock cars at the Martin Drag Strip and won many races. He was a member of the National Street Rod Association for over 40 years. Dennis also enjoyed taking exceptional care of his yard and was happiest when spending time with his grandsons. In 1969 in Parchment, he married Donnell Miller who survives. 

Also surviving are his children, Curtis McConney of Parchment and Angela (Joe) Molliter of Plainwell, grandsons, Mason, Logan and Jordan along with his siblings, Susan Snyder and Martha Levy. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Mario McConney. 

According to his wishes cremation has taken place. 

A family celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at a later time.

Contributions in memory of Dennis may be directed to Sylvia’s Place, Christian Neighbors or Wings of Hope Hospice. 

Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.