LEO WILLIAM CONNELLY
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Leo William Connelly,
47, Crane, Missouri was
born November 22, 1976,
in Osceloa, Iowa to Paul
John and Barbara Ann
Howard Connelly and departed this life January 21,
2024, in his home. Preceding him in death were his mother, Barbara,
and a sister, Agnes(Aggie) Connelly.
Survivors include his son Paul Connelly III
(PJ), his father, Paul Connelly, and his wife Liz
of Crane; his paternal grandmother, Darlene of
Iowa; two brothers, Chris and wife Brandy Howard of Galena, Missouri, and Brian and his wife
Mollie Howard of Ozark, Missouri. Sisters: Rose
Johnson of Kirbyville, Missouri, and Kaylee of Galena. Newphews Ryan Johnson, Chad Johnson,
Eric Johnson, Tanner Howard, Jacob Howard, Jordon Connelly, Thomas Howard, and Josh Norton;
nieces, Hailey Connelly, Kaydee Howard, and
Lilly Howard; two great nieces, Ezra Oldfield and
Layne Johnson; a great nephew, Trypp Johnson,
other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held on February 3, 2024
at 10:30 a.m. in Westrip Funeral Home, Crane.
Burial will be in Crane Community Cemetary,
Crane, MO. Visitation was held on February 2,
2024 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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