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Sharolyn "Shary" Connel
Sharolyn "Shary" Connel
Cedar Rapids
Shary Connel passed away Feb. 16, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
She was born July 17, 1954, to Richard and Maxine (Yoch) Von Stein. She married Charles Connel on July 27, 1987.
She is survived by her husband, Chuck, and son, Dean Connel; sisters-in-law, Terri (John) Clyde of New Hampshire, Carrie Connel of Cedar Rapids, and Lora Clyde of Texas; and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
We would like to thank the staff of Milestones for enriching her life for over eight years and also Mercy Hospice House for the care they gave her to make the last part of her life comfortable.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with the cost of cremation and funeral expenses.
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