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Jennifer T. Connolly

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Jennifer Connolly Obituary

Connolly, Jennifer T. Age 64, of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chesterton, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2010, at The Seasons Hospice Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Jennifer was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 31, 1946, to her parents, Patrick J. Connolly VII and Jennie Koss-Connolly. Jennifer is survived by her mother Jennie Connolly of Chesterton, her uncle Joe Koss, her aunt Betty Koss, Goddaughter Lexi Chavez, Godson Troy Houch and many cousins, second cousins and numerous friends. She is preceded in death by her father Patrick J. Connolly VII in 1984 and her brother Father Patrick Connolly VIII in 2002. Jennifer was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, was a graduate of Chesterton High School, received her Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University and received her Master's Degree from the University of Wisconsin. She taught for 36 years as a Science teacher in the Cudahy School System in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Jenny was a humanitarian who loved nature and animals and has numerous pets of all kinds. She enjoyed traveling especially to Ireland and was very proud of her Irish heritage and also enjoyed walking the trails at Coffee Creek and swimming at the Dunes with her family and friends. There will be a mass of Christian burial on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 11 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 638 North Calumet Road, Chesterton, Indiana with Father Patrick Gaza officiating. The family will receive friends from 3-8 on Friday, September 17, 2010, at the White-Love Funeral Home, 525 South 2nd Street, Chesterton, Indiana 46304 and also on Saturday from 10-11 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 PM on Friday evening at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Humane Society and the Independent Cat Society. For additional information, please call White-Love Funeral Home, 219-926-1309

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jennifer Connolly

25 Entries

Suzanne

September 9, 2023

Pausing again to remember this great soul and lover of life, animals, and Nature. Your spirit and heart remain.

-Suzanne

Suzanne

September 9, 2022

Thank you for your wonderful friendship, Jennifer. I remember you always.

Suzanne Schoenfelt

September 9, 2020

Ten years! So hard to believe! I miss you Jennifer. Always in our hearts..

Debbie Dietzel

October 26, 2010

Anyone who would like to have a copy of the memorial slideshow video DVD I created in honor of Jennifer can contact me. Jen's photos from a baby to the present are set to music and put into topical categories. I also was able to add the audio recording of Father Gaza's beautiful eulogy. Anyone interested can contact me through legacy.com.

S. Hulgan

October 2, 2010

I worked with Miss Connolly at J.E. Jones and my daughter had her in class. She was always a fun, caring and terrific teacher! If all teachers had her passion....WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD!!! We will truly miss you, Miss Connelly!

S. Hulgan

Memorial gathering for Jennifer Connolly on Thur. Oct 7th

September 27, 2010

Debbie Dietzel

September 27, 2010

We (Milwaukee friends of Jennifer Connolly) would like others who knew and loved her to know that there will be an informal memorial celebration of her life soon. Here are the details: it will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in South Milwaukee (732 Badger Ave.) on Thursday, Oct. 7th. People may drop by anytime between 4:00 and 7:00 pm. Please RSVP Kathy Lorenz at [email protected]. The first 75 people to RSVP eat free.

A memorial slideshow video of her life will be running, and people can sign up to request a copy of the video. Please feel free to pass this information on to anyone who knew Jennifer.

Liz Klobuchar

September 26, 2010

Miss Connolly was also my fifth grade teacher at JE Jones and I will be eternally grateful to have had her in my life. She fostered my love of reading by giving me two Rudyard Kipling books & a wonderful book about cats, which I still cherish. I shared them with my stepson and along with many stories about her with him. She also nurtured my love for animals by choosing me to care for the "class frogs" (Fred and Ethel) over Easter vacation...she was so understanding when she dropped us all off at my home & my mom had not been told about the visitors! I will always remember many conversations with her about our pets. And she always made me feel like her equal.
Miss Connolly was what a teacher should be: kind, loving, patient and able to tell when a pack of ten year old's needed a game of kick ball rather than sit in an un-airconditioned classroom! Thank you Connolly family, for sharing such a wonderful person with so many of us!!

Judy Brewer

September 25, 2010

Miss Connolly was a teacher that had a great impact of the lives of my children,when she taught at J.E. Jones. She had a way of looking at each child and recognize their strengths and weaknesses. She always brought them to their full potential. To say she was unique is an understatement.

She loved my baked spaghetti, and she came over for dinner to have it. As a gift to us she brought a seedling of an oak tree from Indiana which I planted in our yard.

She will always be remembered and she certainly has left her special mark in this world. God bless and keep her always.

Eileen Zuber

September 20, 2010

When I first began my teaching career I was lucky enough to work with Jennifer Connolly. We taught together at J. E. Jones Elementary School in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Jennifer was a wonderful teacher with a great sense of humor and a caring heart. She had a marvelous gift for story telling which always left you laughing. May God bless you, Jen. You will be missed.

Elaine Jarvis

September 17, 2010

Miss Connolly was my 5th grade teacher at J E Jones grade school in Cudahy, Wisconsin. I believe it was one of her very first years of teaching (in the 1970's). I have very fond memories from her class, as at the time, it was a newer concept to have a split class (between 5th and 6th graders). I remember being thrilled when she picked me to clean the chalkboards at the end of the day, or when she gave me that extra attention when I needed help with a subject. I still have the British Coin she gave me when she returned from a vacation in the Bahamas! I have thought often of the beautiful and young teacher who was so full of hope for each of her students, always having an encouraging and kind word or a joke to share. Strange enough, whenever I smell a Halls Cough Drop I think of her (it seemed to be her choice candy during class). To this day when asked the question "who was your favorite and most admired teacher throughout your school years" my response has been, and will always continue to be, "Miss Jennifer Connolly". I am saddened to hear of her passing! God Bless you, and Thank You, Miss Connolly, for guiding and teaching us. You have been a true inspiration!!!!

Ella Boba

September 17, 2010

Jennifer, you were a wonderful person. I will miss you so much.

Mary Dunlap

September 17, 2010

Jennifer Thank you for showing me how to be the perfect neighbor! Thank you for being my biggest fan as i revisit college. I wish That I could share with you in person about my biology students this year. But believe me I know how to dial heaven and I'll be expecting all comments, praise, and advise as you always so wonderfully gave. Love to you always, Your friend, Mary Dunlap

Gail Schacht

September 17, 2010

Jen was a very compassionate teacher - and one who brought 'life' to her science class. I was privileged to have been a para-professional who sat in on some of her classes - and saw how she brought her love of science to the students. Oh - and how the kids did love Hercules and Andy, two pet snakes! Jen was so very thoughtful - and had a way of bringing a ray of sunshine into the room with her. The world will miss you Jen!
Gail Schacht, Cudahy, WI

September 17, 2010

Jennifer has always been the most kind person with all the love in the world to back it up. I will always have memories of the times that we spent together. She will be in my heart forever. Your Cuz, Richard Houck :)

Laura Leonhardt

September 17, 2010

Miss Connolly was my science teacher at Cudahy Middle School. She was one of the nicest teachers I had and very creative; the only teacher I know who had her class dissect deer hearts. She will be missed by many.

Becky Youngblood (Schmitz)

September 16, 2010

Miss Connolly was my 6th grade teacher at Cudahy Middle School. She was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful person. Over the years we have kept in contact through my dad who was her mechanic in Cudahy.

She will missed dearly!

Jennifer Wojs

September 16, 2010

Miss Connolly was my 5th and 6th grade teacher at J.E. Jones in Cudahy. By far, she was my favorite teacher and I will remember her warmly. I remember feeling so very lucky that I was able to have her as a teacher two years in a row. She will be sorely missed.

Julie Matthews

September 16, 2010

Miss Connolly was also my teacher at J.E.Jones 37 yrs ago and is by far the best teacher I have ever had. She had an awesome sense of humor, patience of a saint and a warm kind heart.

When I lived in town I would stop in from time-to-time to see her and she always remembered who I was. I remember taking my oldest with me (he was 6 at the time) and remembering her giggle and making him promise that he keep me on my toes like I did her. I just loved that woman!!!

Miss Connolly, you are a true legend!

Kelly Harris

September 16, 2010

Miss Connolly was my sixth grade teacher at J.E.Jones in Cudahy back in the early 80's. We had been out of touch for years but I always remember that she took the time to understand me and did keep in touch with me for a while after my family moved to Virginia. Her friendship meant a great deal to me and I am sad that she is gone. Goodbye Miss Connolly, I wish it hadn't ended the way it did.

Jennie and Jennifer

Suzanne Schoenfelt

September 16, 2010

Jennifer Connolly was a faithful friend with a generous heart and vivacious spirit. She was one of the most giving and loving people I have ever known. She was always upbeat and optimistic. Her great sense of humor was surpassed only by her boundless energy. She led a deep emotional, intellectual, and spiritual life. She was kind to people and creatures alike. I am so saddened by her untimely and unexpected departure from this world. I will miss her always.

I'll never forget our trip to the Crane Foundation

Debbie Dietzel

September 16, 2010

Jennifer was truly one of the kindest AND funniest people I have ever known. Whether in person or on the phone, she always made you feel so special and told stories that would keep you laughing for days. Her critters always received even more attention than she gave to people!

She was one of those people who really was bigger than life. I never had a sister, but I think Jennifer was the closest to one that I could ever have. I so enjoyed being in her company in life, and will fondly remember her and her stories for a long, long time. Jenny, may you enjoy your rest in the Lord now and for eternity until we come to join you.