ANN M. CONNOLLY

Known fondly as "Grammy" to her ten grandchildren, Ann M. (Sullivan) Connolly, formerly of Arlington Heights and Palatine, entered eternal life on April 23, 2023, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family. Ann was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Francis and Anna Sullivan. She attended St. Joseph Elementary School and St. John's High School. She was a graduate of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Education. Ann spent her professional career serving as a teacher to many students, beginning her vocation in Carmel, California before later moving to Illinois to marry Eugene J. Connolly, her loving husband of fifty years, and raise her three children. She returned to teaching and served school children faithfully for many years until she retired from Longfellow School, Buffalo Grove, in 2001. First and foremost, Ann was a dedicated wife, loving mother and adoring grandmother. She treasured her children and grandchildren and embraced every moment with them. She lived a life of faith, love, integrity, and compassion; always putting the needs of others before her own. She recognized and appreciated all of God's blessings, and experienced inner peace and joy despite her failing health. Our words could never adequately capture the beautiful heart of our mother. She is survived by her children, Karen (Joe) McDermott, Maureen (Rob) Kowalski, and Sean (Megan) Connolly; her cherished grandchildren, Tara, Colin, and Caroline McDermott, Ryan, Matthew, Andrew, and Colleen Ann Kowalski, Shea, Griffin, and Marygrace Connolly; her sister-in-law, Barbara "Bonnie" (Peter) DeLotto; and many nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene J. Connolly; her parents; her sister, Mary (Ben) Klepek, her brother, Francis (Margie Devereux); and her nephew, Tom Klepek. Visitation will take place at Glueckert Funeral Home, 1520 North Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL, on Friday, April 28th, 2023, from 5:00-8:00 pm, with Rosary from 7:30-8:00 pm. A brief visitation will be offered at St. Edna Catholic Church 2525 North Arlington Road, Arlington Heights, IL, on Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 9:00am until the time of the Funeral Mass that will begin at 10:00am. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL. Masses for the repose of Ann's soul would be greatly appreciated. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Feed My Starving Children, 401 93rd Avenue NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 or to Little Sisters of the Poor St. Joseph's Home, 80 Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067. Funeral information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFH.com or 847-253-0168.