Mary Lynn Connealy, 60, of Decatur NE

Mary Lynn Connealy, 60 years, of Decatur, Nebraska, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016, as a result of failing health, at Sunrise Country Manor in Milford, Nebraska.

Mary Lynn was born May 24, 1955 in Oakland, Nebraska to Emmet and Marge (Sudbeck) Connealy. She was the 5th of seven children and grew up on a family farm southwest of Decatur. She attended Elm Creek country school, graduated from Decatur High School in 1973 and continued her education at Ricks College in Idaho by completing three years of college.

As an adult, Mary Lynn lived many years in both Omaha and Norfolk, Nebraska. She was a member of the Catholic Church and devoted her life to serving God by spreading his word and love. She had the utmost love and respect for her parents and family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Emmet; brother, John “Eddie” Connealy; nephew, Colt Penny.
Survivors include her mother, Marge of Decatur; brother, Dave (LJ) Connealy of Decatur; sisters, Jeanin (Jay) Reischle of Omaha, Jane Connealy of Denton, NE, Debbie Connealy of Milford, Peggy Connealy of Texas; Seventeen nieces and nephews.

The Memorial Service will be held Tues., Feb. 9th at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Decatur, NE.

Memorial Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.

Burial will be at a later cate in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Decatur, NE.

Memorials suggested to the family for designation at a later time.

Pelan Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Lynn Connealy