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James Emmett “Jim” Connelly

Birth	:	26 Oct 1950 Spalding, Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	6 Mar 2021 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Michael's Cemetery, Spalding, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6674995, -98.3675003
Description	:	Jim “Griz” E. Connelly, 70, of Omaha, NE formerly of Spalding, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Millard Good Samaritan Society, Omaha, Nebraska. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spalding, NE with Rev. Antony Thekkekara officiating. Interment will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Spalding, NE. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Current Covid-19 DHM’s in effect, including social distancing, will be followed at all services and masks will be required for those in attendance. James “Griz” Emmett Connelly was... Read More	Jim “Griz” E. Connelly, 70, of Omaha, NE formerly of Spalding, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Millard Good Samaritan Society, Omaha, Nebraska. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spalding, NE with Rev. Antony Thekkekara officiating. Interment will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Spalding, NE. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Current Covid-19 DHM’s in effect, including social distancing, will be followed at all services and masks will be required for those in attendance. James “Griz” Emmett Connelly was born on October 26, 1950 at St. John’s Hospital in Spalding, NE to Emmett and Margaret (Bauer) Connelly. Jim attended District 24 in Wheeler County through the eighth grade and graduated from Spalding Academy in 1969. Following graduation, Jim worked construction in the Spalding area before moving to Omaha, NE where he continued working in the construction industry at the Veteran’s Hospital. Jim then went to work for Peke Builders out of Lincoln, NE where he traveled throughout the United States refurbishing mall store fronts for The Buckle and Maurice’s clothing stores. Upon returning to Spalding in the mid 1970’s, Jim worked with Tom Donovan from Greeley, NE for many years before starting his own business, Connelly Painting and Repair. In 2012, Jim was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. He relocated to assisted living and long-term care facilities in the Omaha area where he spent the remainder of his life. Jim enjoyed hiking, fishing, camping and photography while traveling many states. Jim was also involved in working on his family’s ancestry. Jim loved watching and playing sports especially basketball, baseball, and softball. Jim spent may seasons playing softball for Grandmother’s Lounge in Omaha with his cronies from Spalding, Greeley, and O’Neill. He was a walking encyclopedia of sports trivia Jim was the “Go To Guy” for all sports questions. One of his fondest memories was spending time with Larry the Cable Guy when the Cable Guy was at Elaine and Jim’s acreage filming a commercial. Jim was a quiet man and was well liked by anyone he met. He will be missed by all who knew him. Jim is survived by his brother: Tom (Vickie) Connelly of Spalding, NE; sister: Elaine (Jim) Scheef of Gretna, NE; nephews: Shane and Kelly Connelly; and nieces: Cheri Diessner, Cori Bumgardner, and Karen Roza. Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

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James Emmett “Jim” Connelly's memorial is located at: Saint Michael's Cemetery, Spalding, Greeley County, USA.
When did James Emmett “Jim” Connelly death?
James Emmett “Jim” Connelly death on 6 Mar 2021 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.6674995
Longitude: -98.3675003

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Parent

Emmett Edward Connelly

(1917 - 1984)

Margaret Mary Bauer Connelly

(1914 - 2010)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Michael's Cemetery
Spalding, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6674995, -98.3675003

2. Calvary Cemetery
Spalding, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6958008, -98.3617020

3. Grand View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6974983, -98.3593979

4. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6465900, -98.2532600

5. Dublin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6463000, -98.2529900

6. Rosedale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7848000, -98.3574000

7. Bonanza-Akron Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7482986, -98.2478027

8. Enfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5391998, -98.2782974

9. Pibel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7621994, -98.5263977

10. Dennison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7182999, -98.1753006

11. Swedish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5525017, -98.5147018

12. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5539017, -98.5381012

13. Greeley Cemetery
Greeley, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5554000, -98.5400000

14. East O'Connor Cemetery
O'Connor, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5106000, -98.4638000

15. O'Connor Cemetery
O'Connor, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5101128, -98.4654999

16. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5607986, -98.1616974

17. Sunset Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5611000, -98.1605988

18. Sunrise Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5760994, -98.1278000

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Belfast, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6175003, -98.6352997

20. Orford Pioneer Cemetery
Loretto, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7953000, -98.0864300

21. Hillside Cemetery
Wolbach, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4005089, -98.3921356

22. Bartlett Cemetery
Bartlett, Wheeler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8972015, -98.5643997

23. Fish Creek Cemetery
Scotia, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4663000, -98.6154000

24. Rose Hill Cemetery
Albion, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6762000, -98.0003900