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Dorothy Connell Obituary
After graduating from Couch High in Couch, Missouri, Dotti moved to Waterloo, Iowa where she met and married her beloved Russ. There they raised their 5 children. After retiring, they moved to Colorado Springs where they greatly enjoyed the mountains, camping and each other.
Dotti was a member of Holy Apostles Catholic Church, Golden Agers, Catholic Daughters and Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Growing up poor during the Depression, Dotti had a special place in her heart for the less fortunate.
She is survived by her 5 children: Connie Alexander, Tom Connell (Janeen), Pat Connell (Linda), Denice Mellberg (Doug) and Rhonda Lawrence (Kevin); 18 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Russ.
Visitations will be at Shrine of Remembrance on Wednesday, May 13 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM followed by the Rosary, and Thursday, May 14 at 9:30 AM at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 N. Carefree Circle. A 10:00 AM funeral Mass will follow Thursday's visitation.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Apostles Food Pantry in Dotti's name.
Dotti will be missed by her family and all who knew her.
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Mary Jo (Dostal) Michael
May 13, 2015
Sincere sympathy to you and your family, Connie. Hope all is well with you.
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Patricia Bentley
May 11, 2015
God bless your beautiful soul.
Jack Alexander
May 10, 2015
You will be greatly missed Grandma! What a wonderful life you had. I'm very grateful to have had both you and Grandpa, who will always have a special place in my heart. I'm also very thankful that mom was always there for you after Grandpa had passed. I know the two of you had such a special friendship and that she will be lost for a while without you.
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