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     LaVonda Mae Conley was born on 1 November 1933 at Bellevue, Peoria Co., Illinois.² She married Glen W. Ackerson, son of William Perry Ackerson and Mary Etta Smith, in 1956.¹ LaVonda Mae Conley died on 9 August 2010 at Pekin, Tazewell Co., Illinois, at age 76.² She was buried at Woodrow Cemetery, South Pekin, Tazewell Co., Illinois.²

     Arrelis Buster Connally was born on 9 December 1903 at Union, Union Co., Oregon.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas L. Connally Sr. and Anna Mabel Harn. Arrelis Buster Connally married Helen Lydia Hedborg.¹ Arrelis Buster Connally married Katherine M. Campbell in October 1926. His Social Security Number was 534-07-8004, issued in Washington, lists born 09 Dec 1903, died -9 Jul 1993, last residence in Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington. Arrelis Buster Connally died on 8 July 1993 at Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 89.^1,2 He was buried at Fir Lane Memorial Park, Spanaway, Pierce Co., Washington.²

     Betty Lou Connally married male Gray. Betty Lou Connally is the daughter of Merle Edward Connally and Ione Madeline Goodrich.

     SOURCE: Letter from Robert Doud Martin Jr.,16Jul1996. Caroline died when she was 9 years old. Caroline Louise Connally was born on 10 August 1940 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas L. Connally Jr. and Helen Louise Cotton. Caroline Louise Connally died on 18 August 1949 at Jefferson Co., Washington, at age 9.¹ The cause of death was accidental drowning on 18 August 1949. She was buried at Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., Washington.¹

     SOURCE: Letter from Robert Doud Martin Jr.,16Jul1996. Dennis Connally was born in October 1947. He was the son of Merle Edward Connally and Signe Aagat Jensen.

     SOURCE: Letter from Robert Doud Martin Jr.,16Jul1996. Gary John Connally was born on 24 January 1946 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.¹ He was the son of Merle Edward Connally and Signe Aagat Jensen. Gary John Connally began military service on 21 December 1965 US Army. He ended military service on 11 February 1968; US Army. He married Susan Mae Lee on 28 December 1968 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. Gary John Connally died on 7 December 1994 at Buckley, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 48.¹ He was cremated on 10 December 1994. He was buried at Buckley Cemetery, Buckley, Pierce Co., Washington.¹

     Kathleen Connally is the daughter of Kenneth Merle Connally and Molly P. Seymour.

     Kelly Connally married Brita (?) Kelly Connally is the son of Thomas Egbert Connally and Monika (?)

     SOURCE: Letter from Robert Doud Martin Jr.,16Jul1996. Kenneth Connally was born in December 1955. He was the son of Kenneth Merle Connally and Molly P. Seymour.

     Kenneth Merle Connally was born on 15 December 1930 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.^1,2 He was the son of Merle Edward Connally and Ione Madeline Goodrich. Kenneth Merle Connally married Molly P. Seymour on 26 September 1953 at Mason Co., Washington. Kenneth Merle Connally died on 14 December 1974 at McCleary, Grays Harbor Co., Washington, at age 43.^1,2 He was buried on 17 December 1974 at Shelton Memorial Park, Shelton, Mason Co., Washington.²

     Manuela Connally married Thomas McKinstry. Manuela Connally is the daughter of Thomas Egbert Connally and Monika (?)

     SOURCE: Letter from Robert Doud Martin Jr.,16Jul1996. Merle Alfred Connally was born on 25 July 1944. He was the son of Merle Edward Connally and Signe Aagat Jensen. Merle Alfred Connally died on 17 January 2019 at age 74.

     Merle Edward Connally was born on 5 December 1908 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas L. Connally Sr. and Anna Mabel Harn. Merle Edward Connally married Ione Madeline Goodrich on 11 March 1929 at King Co., Washington.³ Merle Edward Connally married Signe Aagat Jensen on 6 April 1944 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.⁴ Merle Edward Connally and Ione Madeline Goodrich were divorced before December 1944. Merle Edward Connally died on 23 March 1986 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 77.^1,2 He was buried at Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., Washington.²

     Patrick Loren Connally married Gladys Vanentine. Patrick Loren Connally was born on 29 May 1932 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.^1,2 He was the son of Merle Edward Connally and Ione Madeline Goodrich. Patrick Loren Connally died on 13 January 1972 at Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., Washington, at age 39.^1,2 He was buried on 15 January 1972 at Fern Hill Cemetery, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., Washington.²

     SOURCE: Letter from Robert Doud Martin Jr.,16Jul1996. Richard Connally was born in February 1948. He was the son of Merle Edward Connally and Signe Aagat Jensen.

     SOURCE: Letter from Robert Doud Martin Jr.,16Jul1996. Thomas Egbert Connally was born on 26 November 1938 at Port Townsend, Jefferson Co., Washington.¹ He was the son of Merle Edward Connally and Ione Madeline Goodrich. Thomas Egbert Connally married Monika (?) on 24 August 1985.^1,2 Thomas Egbert Connally died on 30 March 2021 at Washington at age 82. He was cremated.

OBITUARY OF Thomas “Pappy” Connally
November 26, 1938 - March 30, 2021

Thomas “Pappy” Connally passed away in the comfort of his home after a short illness on March 30, 2021. He was surrounded in love and comfort by his family.
Thomas was born on November 26, 1938 in Port Townsend, WA. He married his soulmate Monika Connally on August 24, 1985. He was an adoring loving husband, father, and grandfather. He treasured his family and friends. He loved his children and grandchildren emounsly.
He was a very hard working man and spent over 30 years at Pacific Log Scaling and Grading Bureau before retiring to spend more time with those he cherished. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time in the outdoors, watching his grandchildren's sporting events, and loved taking his family on adventures.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Monika Connally, his mother, Ione (Goodrich) Orner and Granddaughters: Brianna Connally and Shannon Connally. He is survived by his brother Herb Mathews, sister Betty Gray, sons: Tracy Connally (Tami Connally) and Kelly Connally (Brita Connally), his grandchildren: Cindy, Ciara, Kayla, Shawnee, Jamie, Erin, Jayde, Kyndal, and great grandchildren: Jade, Jordyn, Owen, and Finnley, along with many other family and friends.
He was an amazing, kind, generous man that left a mark on so many hearts. Pappy will be missed immeasurably by so many.

A Celebration of Life will be held in May, due to COVID restrictions.
The cremation is being handled by McComb & Wagner of Shelton.
https://mccombwagner.com/tribute/details/3798/Thomas-Connally/obituary.html.¹

     Thomas L. Connally Jr. was born on 12 September 1918 at Algona, King Co., Washington.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas L. Connally Sr. and Anna Mabel Harn. Thomas L. Connally Jr. married Helen Louise Cotton on 23 July 1945 at King Co., Washington. Thomas L. Connally Jr. died on 7 August 1988 at Salem, Marion Co., Oregon, at age 69.^1,2 He was buried on 12 August 1988 at Washelli Cemetery, Seattle, King Co., Washington.^1,2

     Thomas L. Connally Sr. was born on 24 September 1880 at Plattsmouth Twsp., Cass Co., Nebraska.^1,2 He married Anna Mabel Harn, daughter of Winfield Scott Harn and Fannie Louisia Stein, on 4 June 1903 at Union, Union Co., Oregon.¹ Thomas L. Connally Sr. died on 1 June 1959 at Ashford, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 78.^1,2 He was buried on 6 June 1959 at Washelli Cemetery, Seattle, King Co., Washington.^1,2

     Tracy Connally married Tami (?) Tracy Connally is the son of Thomas Egbert Connally and Monika (?)

     Marjorie Ann Connelly was born on 29 July 1934 at San Mateo Co., California. She was the daughter of William Wallace Connelly and Marjorie E. Harn. Marjorie Ann Connelly married Allan Eggleston on 26 October 1957 at San Francisco Co., California. Marjorie Ann Connelly died on 15 January 1990 at Alameda Co., California, at age 55. She was buried at I.O.O.F. Memory Gardens Cemetery, Livermore, Alameda Co., California.¹

     William Wallace Connelly was born on 10 November 1892 at Iowa. He married Marjorie E. Harn, daughter of Garrett Taylor Harn and Mary Robley. William Wallace Connelly died on 8 November 1977 at Livermore, Alameda Co., California, at age 84.

     Emil Francis Connena was born on 7 October 1915 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.¹ He married Frances Rose Mistretta. Emil Francis Connena died on 9 October 1984 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 69.¹ He was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., California.¹

     SOURCE: Albert D. McCARTHY. SOURCE: Alice Morgan letter 09Feb1995. Mary Rose Connena was born on 6 June 1937 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Emil Francis Connena and Frances Rose Mistretta. Mary Rose Connena married Dennis James McCarthy, son of Albert Dennis McCarthy and Dollie Helen Schmaedick, on 16 June 1956 at Sacred Heart Church, Covina, Los Angeles Co., California.^2,3 Mary Rose Connena died on 8 June 2025 at Lodi, San Joaquin Co., California, at age 88.¹

Mary McCarthy
June 6, 1937 - June 8, 2025

In loving memory and honor we acknowledge the passing of our beloved and loving mother on June 8, 2025. She passed peacefully in her own home with family present just as she wanted. Mary Rose Conenna McCarthy was born on June 6, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to her parents Emil and Frances Conenna and her brother Salvatore.

Mary met the love of her life Dennis McCarthy when they were just teenagers. They were both members of the San Gabriel Valley Archery Association. Mary and Dennis were married on June 16, 1956. Prior to her husbands death in 2022 they were married for 66 years. She’s worked as an Administrative Secretary for New York Life Insurance. Her first child, Deborah was born May 1, 1957 followed by her Son James born on November 26, 1961.

She learned to sew when she was a small girl taught by both her Mother and grandmother. Her paternal grandmother instilled the love and creativity of millinery sewing. Over the years she did custom dressmaking at home including wedding gowns and bridal veils. She made cheerleader uniforms for several local high schools and Prom dresses.

When both her children were in school full time she opened a Bridal Shop doing bridal gowns and all accessories. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family on vacations and camping every summer. She participated in her children’s activities including Boy and Girl Scouts serving as a Scout leader for many years. Also Pop Warner football and softball.

The family lived in So California until her husbands job transferred to Stockton in 1982. Mary and her husband fulfilled a lifelong dream of designing and building a beautiful ranch home in Acampo where they grew 15 acres of walnuts. Her favorite pastime was gardening and spending time at a local Casino.

Mary and Dennis have 6 grandchildren ( 5 boys and 1 girl) and 3 great grandsons. She is survived by her daughter Deborah Reed of Lodi, son James McCarthy (Paulette) of Lodi, Megan August-Murphy (Warren) of Indiana, Michael McCarthy (Nicole and son John) of Virginia, Zachary McCarthy of Lodi, Tyler McCarthy of Lodi.

SERVICE
A service will be held at 10:00am on Monday, June 30th, 2025 at the Chapel of Flowers in Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
https://www.cherokeememorial.com/services-obituaries/2025/6/8/mary-mccarthy.¹


She was buried on 30 June 2025 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., California.⁴

     Salvatore J. Connena was born on 27 May 1934 at Cook Co., Illinois. He was the son of Emil Francis Connena and Frances Rose Mistretta. Salvatore J. Connena died on 31 March 2004 at California at age 69. He was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., California.

     Male Conner married Kristen Kathleen Squires, daughter of Robert Gordon Squires and Anita Rae Nicely.

     Orvil Conner married Florence Lenora Harn, daughter of Alvin Miller Harn and Elmira Myra Pine, abt Oct 1925-1926 at Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Dale Joseph Connolly married Barbara Beverly Vrzal, daughter of Harry Stephen Vrzal and Irene P. Fehlandt, on 23 November 1974 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹

     Jill Marie Connolly is the daughter of Dale Joseph Connolly and Barbara Beverly Vrzal.

     Marjorie E. Connolly was also known as Marji. She was born on 7 March 1921 at Tela, Honduras.¹ She was the daughter of Norman Clifton Connolly and Glayds Mildred Berry. Marjorie E. Connolly married Wesley Blanchard Black, son of Curtis Wesley Black and Maude Comfort Blanchard, in 1940 at Yuma, Yuma Co., Arizona. Marjorie E. Connolly died on 10 November 2014 at Riverside, Riverside Co., California, at age 93.¹ She was buried at San Gorgonio Memorial Park, Banning, Riverside Co., California.¹

     Norman Clifton Connolly was born circa 1896 at Fort Reno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma. He married Glayds Mildred Berry.