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Dennis Connelly

December 4, 1942 — January 9, 2016

Dennis Joseph Connelly, 73, a resident of Bettendorf, formerly of Burlington, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at his home.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2016 at First Assembly of God in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 14th from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Memorials may be made to the family.

Denny was born December 4, 1942 in Burlington, to Walter and Gwendolyn Connelly. He was married to Sondra Connelly in 1961 until her passing in October 2011.

Denny served in the United States Army and later served as a Petty Officer in the United States Navy SEABEES for over 20 years before his retirement. He was a retired teamster. Denny was passionate about fishing, camping and spending time laughing with his friends and family.

Those left to honor his memory include his daughter, Kim (Terry Sherbeyn) Gosch; brother Michael Connelly; special friend, Claudia Petty; grandchildren, Marissa and Zac Gosch and many others that knew him as grandpa.

In addition to his wife, his parents and his brothers, Walter and Patrick, preceded him in death.


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