Bernard Joseph Connolly Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bernard Joseph Connolly Jr. of Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away on November 3, 2025 at the age of 76. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bernard Joseph Connolly Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mother Mary Ellen; and his brothers, Dennis and John. He is survived by: his children, Allison, B. J. (Katie), Tricia Vogel (Dennis) and Jack (Mackenzie); his grandchildren, Nora Vogel, Sylvie Connolly and Edward Connolly; his sisters, Bernadine Travers (John) and Rosemary Connolly; and his father Bernard Ellen.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (7075 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50266). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kavanagh House or Dowling Catholic High School.