Michael A. Connell, age 65, of the North Adams Home, formerly of Quincy, died on Sunday, May 31, 2015 in the North Adams Home after a prolonged illness. He was born on January 2, 1950 in Quincy, IL. He was the son of John M. Connell and Wanda (Gilliland) Connell Neuneker. Michael had married Elizabeth Heidbreder. He attended school at St. John and St. Mary Catholic Grade School. He was a 1968 graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He then received his Bachelor in English and Education from Quincy University. He received his Masters Degree from Western Illinois University and was pursuing his doctorate from Southern Illinois University.

Michael was an avid golfer and fisherman. He was a life-long Democrat and loved political debate.

He is survived by:
ONE SON: Patrick Connell of Quincy
ONE GRANDCHILD: Savannah Richey
ONE STEP-DAUGHTER: Julie Roberts and her husband Brett
THREE STEP-GRANDCHILDREN: Boyd, Paige, and Bailey Roberts.
ONE SISTER: Glori Duesterhaus and her husband Steve.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives survive including a niece Megan Duesterhaus and her husband Jim AuBuchon along with their daughter Elinor and a nephew Eric Duesterhaus and his wife Liz along with their daughter Lydia.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside burial will take place on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery. There is no visitation but family and friends are invited to the graveside services. Memorials may be made to a fund for his granddaughter Savannah. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.