Margaret S. (nee Schuerger) Connelly

Margaret S. Connelly (nee Schuerger) age 61, passed away on March 9, 2021 after many years of battling a variety of medical issues. Beloved wife of Michael Connelly. She was known to many as “Our Little Trooper” because of her courageous ability to adapt to the changes and still maintain a wonderful spirit. She inspired many people to be kind, courageous and happy. We would like to thank everyone who made her feel special. Margaret was the youngest child of the late Raymond and Charlotte (Willson) Schuerger. She grew up in North Ridgeville with five brothers, Fr. Anthony, Robert, Michael, John, Joseph, and her sister, Mary Anne. She attended St. Peter Grade School and Elyria Catholic High School. She met the love of her life at Cleveland State University where she studied Accounting and became a CPA. She was a Partner at Rowland, Connelly, Joyce and Associates. She married Michael Connelly in 1988 and moved to Mentor. Margaret was the glue that kept the family together. She had 14 nieces and nephews whom she loved to invite over for dinners, cookouts, holidays, sporting events, plays, amusement parks and the circus. She was wonderful at remembering everyone’s birthday, sending out Christmas Cards, and giving the best smiles and hugs. She also loved to take family pictures. She was funny and smart and a great card player; she loved to sing and dance; she has many layers. “A companion for life is as true as could be; forever she is helping me to be me. I am grateful for the time that we shared; her kindness and gracefulness will always be there.” Margaret loved the Ballroom Dance Community. Thank you to everyone who has prayed and cared for Margaret. Friends will be received from 10:30-12:30 pm, on Monday, March 15, 2021, at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged during all publicly attended events. The funeral mass will be held at 1 pm Monday, March 15, 2021, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Concord. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged during all publicly attended events. Interment will immediately follow at St. Peter Cemetery, 35777 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville. The family will be having a luncheon at Tom’s Country Place, 3442 Stoney Ridge Rd., Avon, after the burial for those who wish to attend. In lieu of flowers, please either have Masses offered for Margaret, support the Deepwood Foundation or Lake Catholic High School. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com