Gloria Idelle Connolly

May 4th, 1927 - Mar 27th, 2014
9 Guests

Service:

San Carlo Cemetery

Mon, Mar. 31st, 2014 11:00am

Burial:

San Carlo Cemetery

Mon, Mar. 31st, 2014 11:00am

Herrin- Gloria Idelle Connolly, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 1:15pm on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Mount Vernon Health Care Center.

Gloria, born an only child, in Herrin, IL on May 4, 1927, was the daughter of Aloysius “Al” Robert Foppe and Ida S. (Mackey) Foppe. She married Rudy Ammer in 1946. Gloria later married Edward Connolly in 1955.

Mrs. Connolly served in the United States Army, WAAC. She worked as a medical technician and also as a physical therapy technician during World War II. She received her honorable discharge on February 19, 1946. Gloria served as Post Master in Sheridan, Illinois, retiring in 1987. She was a member of the American Legion. Mrs. Connolly volunteered from high school days until the time she entered assisted living at Hurricane Creek in Herrin. She volunteered in Southern Illinois with the VA Hospital in Marion, the US Forest Service, the Crime Stoppers, and the Sheriff’s Office in WilliamsonCounty. Volunteering was a constant activity for Mrs. Connolly and she helped so many people. She also enjoyed gardening and being with her favorite dog, Gaby.

Survivors include her son- John Ammer of Kahului, Hawaii

Son- Rudy Ammer of Katy, TX

Daughter- Patricia Connolly of Hood River, OR

Son- Chris Connolly of DeWitt, IA

Son- Mark Connolly of Madison, WI

Seven Grandchildren

Four Great Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Mount Vernon Health Care Center for their loving care and compassion.

Graveside services will be held at 11am on Monday, March 31, 2014 at SanCarloCemetery in Herrin with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Military rites will be performed by Herrin’s VFW and American Legion Posts with assistance from the United States National Guard. Family and friends are asked to gather directly at the cemetery. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with final arrangements.

For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to the Women’s Memorial Foundation; PO Box 96742; Washington, DC20077.

9 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Rudolph Ammer

    From: Katy, Texas

    Date: March 30, 2014

    I grieve with all of you on our loss. Be consoled that Mom’s life is being rewarded by her place in heaven. We are all better people because she was part of our lives. I hope we remember what she taught us, and carry that always as we move on.

  • Guest: Christine Connolly (Sutton)

    From: Crossville , Tennessee

    Date: March 30, 2014

    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother ! Thoughts and Prayers for your Family ! I have been trying to look for all of you for yrs.
    Love Your Step Sister Christine Connolly (Sutton)

  • Guest: Viola Roach

    From: Johnston City, Illinois

    Date: March 31, 2014

    I am so sorry to read of the passing of Gloria.
    She volunteered for me at the VAMC in Marion, Il. We became very good friends. She was so kind to me. I have met John and Mark but felt like I knew all of her kids as we talked about each of our kids each week. I felt like we were family. I lost contact with her over the last few years. In fact she has been on my mind for the last two weeks. I was commenting about her to a friend of mine who also worked at the VA. I planned on attending her service and am so sorry I could not be there as I woke up dizzy and sick today. I will miss her but she will stay with me in my heart as I know she will with all of you. My thoughts and prayers go with you.

  • Guest: Wally Cwikla

    From: Earlville, Illinois

    Date: March 31, 2014

    Mark, I was truly sadden to hear of your Mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I still think of the times we used to play G I Joes in your basement in Sheridan when we were young and all the fun times we had in high school. It is good memories like that that helped me when my Mom passed and I hope they can help you in this time of sorrow. God Bless your Friend always Wally

  • Guest: John Ammer

    From: Kahului, Hawaii

    Date: April 1, 2014

    It’s good that your suffering is over now Mom.
    I can only echo Rudy’s message.
    Mom taught us all and we need to keep that
    in mind as we try keep strong. She taught us
    how to do that - to be strong.

  • Guest: Susie Fisher

    From: Hood River, Oregon

    Date: April 1, 2014

    Pat and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard losing a parent and from reading the other messages, it sounds like your mom was a wonderful lady. Please accept my sincere condolences.

  • Guest: Elaine Talbot

    From: Seattle, Washington

    Date: April 1, 2014

    I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Pat is a very special friend so I know your mom was special, too.

  • Guest: Lola Starck

    From: Carterville, Illinois

    Date: April 2, 2014

    Condolences to you all. I met Grandma Ida in 1974 when I moved onto Pear Lane (Lakewood Park) as a young bride. She sent John to meet us and we are still good friends today. I really became friends with Gloria when she retired to Crainville. If I drove her to an appointment, she always wanted to swing through KFC on the way home to buy dinner for us. Her generosity and unselfishness was impressive. I loved the stimulating conversations we shared-she definitely knew her mind! She will be missed.

  • Guest: Joe Rice

    From: Lake Worth , Florida

    Date: April 3, 2014

    Hello Mark. I am sorry for your loss. I lost my mother last year and she was one year older than your mother.I certainly remember you and your mother in Sheridan. I was your teacher the year that you moved.