MADISON - Carol L. Connelly, age 74, of Madison, passed away surrounded by her family on Nov. 24, 2023, at Oakwood Hospice from symptoms of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Carol was born on Jan. 25, 1949, in Madison, to Lowell and Millie Ahrensmeyer. She graduated from East High School and went on to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to get a bachelor’s degree in education and later went back for her master’s degree.

Carol was a second-grade teacher for the Oregon School District where she met her husband, Jerry, the middle school art teacher. Carol and Jerry celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June. Together, they raised two daughters, Kelly and Kris.

Carol loved to travel with Jerry, which included many trips to Ireland and Siesta Key, Fla. She enjoyed reading, watching Badgers games and spending time with her kids and grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her husband, Jerry Connelly; daughters, Kelly (Craig) Weisensel and Kris (Darin) Holden; grandchildren, Eryn and Leah Weisensel; sister, Janet Heimbruch; sister-in-law, Betty (John) Lynch; brothers-in-law, Pat (Kathy) Connelly and Danny (Robin) Connelly; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; aunt and uncle, Betty (Roger) Roznos; and brothers-in-law, Rick Heimbruch and John Connelly.

A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.

Memorials may be made to the Empty Stocking Club in Madison or the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Fitchburg

Funeral & Cremation

2950 Chapel Valley Road

(608) 442-5002

Carol L. Connelly

January 25, 1949 - November 24, 2023

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