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LTC Iona Sherman "Sherm" Connolly U.S. Army, (Ret.)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Connolly, U.S. Army, (Ret.)LTC Iona "Sherm" Connolly, U.S. Army, (Ret.) July 5, 1918 - December 7, 2017Iona Sherman Connolly died on December 7, 2017 at the age of 99. Sherm was born on July 5, 1918 in Valentine, Nebraska and grew up in a sod cabin originally built by her grandfather. Sherm was a...

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I had the privilege of knowing Sherm through the Soroptimist group. During that time, I did our newsletter and Sherm gave me a whole envelope of poems and sayings and things she thought were fun. I still have it. I thought maybe the great grandkids would be interested. If you would email me an address, I would be happy to send it along. We had our own little rememberance of Sherm the other day at a luncheon and I shared some of her favorites. She will be greatly missed! Sherrie Campbell...

Sherm was the greatest lady I am proud to call my friend. I would to sit with her and listen to her stories about her time in the military. We bonded like grandmother and granddaughter. I hate to say goodbye but sherm, you will be forever in my heart. Rest In Peace my friend. Pet Mikey for me! Love you

Not only was she a great patriot to our great nation, she was my loving and caring God Mother. Grandmother Sherm you will be greatly missed! Rest In Peace
Laura Smith Moren

Sherm lived a rich, full life that inspired all who had the privilege to know her. Sherm was bigger than life and while she will be greatly missed, she will be warmly remembered.

A grand lady, a great Rotarian who severed our nation and our community.