Serena Mildred Connelly's Obituary
Serena Mildred Connelly, 97, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Burnsides Community Health Center, Marshall, IL. She was born January 21, 1914, in Parker Township, Clark County, IL, the daughter of Martin VanBuren Connelly and Minnie May Smith Connelly. Survivors include her many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends, David and Bernie Schiver of Martinsville, IL and Ben and Irma Jean Hammond of Marshall, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers and four sisters. Miss Connelly was a member of the Willis Chapel Church of God and the Willis Chapel Ladies Aid. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL Brother Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow in the Lindsey Cemetery, north of Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoon at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to Willis Chapel Church of God, 14446 N. 470th St., Martinsville, IL 62442 or Burnsides Community Health Center, 410 N. Second St., Marshall, IL 62441. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, September 24, 2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Saturday, September 24, 2011 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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