James E. “Jim” “Jim Eddy” Connell, 73, of Burnettsville passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at
Franciscan Health Hospital Lafayette East.

Born on September 20, 1950 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late William and Phyllis (Cox) Connell.

He was a U.S.M.C. veteran and served in the Vietnam War.

Jim was a retired carpenter and was employed at Purdue University for over 20 years.

He was a member of the Disabled Vets Association, Marine Corps League and the Monon Gun club
where he enjoyed trap shooting. Jim formerly volunteered for the Idaville Fire Department for tractor
pulls and construction projects. He also formerly coached youth league baseball and football. Jim
enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting and theater events.
Jim also was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include his wife, Catherine “Cathy” Connell of Burnettsville, children, James “Jamie” Connell of
Burnettsville, Joshua “Josh” Connell of Chalmers, and Jennifer Connell of Lafayette, grandchildren,
Jaymeson Connell, Jaylin Connell, Melanie Crawford, daughter in law, Chanel Connell, sisters, Kathy
Hoover- Hardesty, Melinda Conner, Iney Connell and brothers, Art Connell (Marcia) and Jody Connell
(Becky), sisters in law, Debby Cooper (John), Ellen Wright (Bud), Faith Sadtler (Fritz) and Ellen Bongen.
He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was also preceded in death by grandson, Julian Connell, infant sister, Colleen and sister in law, Eve
Bongen and brother in law, Matt Bongen.

Services with military rites will be performed at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Miller-
Roscka Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Monticello Youth Baseball League and/or the Indiana Veteran's Home