Gloria Idelle Connolly

Herrin- Gloria Idelle Connolly, age 86, of Herrin, passed away at 1:15pm on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Mount Vernon Health Care Center. Gloria, born an only child, in Herrin, IL on May 4, 1927, was the daughter of Aloysius "Al" Robert Foppe and Ida S. (Mackey) Foppe.  She married Rudy Ammer in 1946. Gloria later married Edward Connolly in 1955. Mrs. Connolly served in the United States Army, WAAC. She worked as a medical technician and also as a physical therapy technician during World War II. She received her honorable discharge on February 19, 1946.  Gloria served as Post Master in Sheridan, Illinois, retiring in 1987. She was a member of the American Legion. Mrs. Connolly volunteered from high school days until the time she entered assisted living at Hurricane Creek in Herrin. She volunteered in Southern Illinois with the VA Hospital in Marion, the US Forest Service, the Crime Stoppers, and the Sheriff’s Office in WilliamsonCounty.  Volunteering was a constant activity for Mrs. Connolly and she helped so many people.  She also enjoyed gardening and being with her favorite dog, Gaby. Survivors include her son- John Ammer of Kahului, Hawaii Son- Rudy Ammer of Katy, TX Daughter- Patricia Connolly of Hood River, OR Son- Chris Connolly of DeWitt, IA Son- Mark Connolly of Madison, WI Seven Grandchildren Four Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Mount Vernon Health Care Center for their loving care and compassion. Graveside services will be held at 11am on Monday, March 31, 2014 at SanCarloCemetery in Herrin with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Military rites will be performed by Herrin’s VFW and American Legion Posts with assistance from the United States National Guard. Family and friends are asked to gather directly at the cemetery. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with final arrangements. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to the Women’s Memorial Foundation; PO Box 96742; Washington, DC20077.