Jeffrey A. Markel, age 44, of Momence, IL passed away Friday, June 30, 2017. Loving son of Debra Conner, nee Watkins and the late Jeffrey Markel. Dear brother of Joshua (fiancée Nancy Button) Conner, the late Steven Markel and the late Nathaniel Conner. Dear nephew of Mike Watkins as well as many other aunts and uncles, and fond cousin of many. Proud uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July 7, 2017 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Momence Smits Funeral Chapel, 203 N. Locust St., Momence, IL. Funeral service Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the Momence Chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to the family at www.gofundme.com/connermarkelfamily. For further information please contact 815-472-4050 or visit www.SMITSFH.com