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Siblings die together after church party crash
Four Connell siblings died in a crash near Centerville when Laurel driving a car collided with a pickup. Laurel 17 was an honor student and homecoming queen candidate. Lee 14 was a football player. Allen 19 and Sara 12 also died. The family spoke of their closeness at a memorial service attended by hundreds.
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Centerville
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Bob Connell
Centerville High School