Connelly, Clara M.

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October 13, 1928 - July 5, 2021

Omaha, NE. Clara "Clare" passed away peacefully in the early morning of July 5, 2021. Clare was married to Russell "Russ" Connelly for 50 years who preceded her in death in 1997. Also preceded in death by her parents: Harry and Mabel Swanson of Blair, NE; brother: Don Swanson and sister: Elaine Fredlick. She is survived by brother: Howard Swanson and sister: Lorraine Juul. She is also survived by son: Steven Connelly, fiancé Lori Sofio and her daughters: Alexis and Ashley; grandson: Justin Connelly and his wife: Tia; great-grandchildren: Makayla, Charlotte, and Joey Connelly. Also survived by daughter: Carol (Connelly) Hutchings and husband: Ross; grandson: Michael and wife: Mackenzie; great-granddaughter: Evelyn; and granddaughter: Rachel Hutchings. Born in Kennard, NE, Clare and Russ married October 19, 1947, after a short engagement raising their family in Omaha. She worked as a volunteer at Omaha Methodist for many years. Clare and Russ enjoyed square dancing, playing canasta and spending time with her siblings, most of whom lived in Nebraska – gathering for holidays and in between. She loved spending time with her son and grandchildren who live in Omaha. She also traveled frequently to California to visit her daughter and family.

Clare's life will be celebrated at Presbyterian Church of the Master, 10710 Corby Cir., Omaha, Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 9:30am. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 7909 Mormon Bridge Rd. Omaha. Luncheon to follow service at the cemetery. Donations in her name can be made to Presbyterian Church of the Master or the Arthritis Foundation, Omaha, NE.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. - 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St - Omaha, NE - 402-496-9000

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~

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