Date of Death: July 28, 2024
Service Details
Her family will receive friends Friday, August 2, 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will follow at noon at the funeral home, with Rev. Derl Keefer and Pastor Gary Carr officiating. Interment will be held at Poe’s Cemetery at a later date.
Obituary Notice
Jacklyn Lea Connelly, 88, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born December 4, 1935, in South Bend, Ind., the daughter of Paul and Erma (Hoffman) Haringer, and graduated from Three Rivers High School with the Class of 1953.
On June 28, 1958 Jacklyn married John A. Connelly. Together they enjoyed camping, bowling, and traveling especially visiting Alaska and Hawaii. Their greatest joys were spending time with the children and grandchildren.
First working as a telephone operator, she later drove bus for Three Rivers Community Schools for more than 13 years.
Jacklyn was highly involved in her children’s activities, volunteering at Lake Section/Norton School and helping as a Brownie Leader and 4-H volunteer. She assisted with Special Olympics through the Civitan Club and enjoyed bowling. She was an active member of Corey Church of the Nazarene, participating in all facets of its activities.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her sons, Mark (Joel) Connelly and Scott (Jennifer) Connelly; daughter, Jill (Thomas) Smelser; grandchildren, Kelley Smelser, Aaron (Sarah) Smelser, Corey (Myranda) Smelser, Sean Connelly, and Ryan Connelly; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Lydia, Isaebella, Elizabeth, and Aryanna.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two sisters, Ruth and Gertrude; and one brother, Albert.
Additional Information
Donations in Jacklyn’s memory may be directed to a charity of your choice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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Jackie was a bus driver when I taught at Norton. She continued to pick up one of my students even when the bus garage told the family they weren’t on her route and would have to switch schools. She ran a tight ship with a big heart.
My sympathies to your family.
Scott, I am so sorry to read about your mom. Prayers and peace to all of you.
My Deepest sympathy to the family. Jackie was a sweetheart. She will be missed.
Jackie was a long time friend. An early memory was when she and Arvis had me laughing, when they were revered high schoolers, and I was a lowly elementary student. I have many memories of Jackie at church functions. My condolences to Jill, Scott, and Mark. You and your families are in my prayers.
No matter her age, I will always remember Aunt Jackie as my young and exciting aunt. She was a big part of my childhood visits to my grandparents’ home in Michigan. As I child, I looked up to her and admired her for her intelligence and sense of humor. Sadly, I did not have the chance to see her recently, and I regret not getting to say goodbye. Her passing has left a big hole in my life–she was the closest family I had and my last surviving aunt/uncle. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.
So sorry to hear. Our condolences to Scott and all of the family.