Michael P. Connell

Michael Patrick Connell, 75 years old of Edwardsburg, passed to his rest Aug 19, 2025 after an extended illness, with his family by his side. He was born Mar 8, 1950 in Dowagiac, MI, the son of William and Jean (Brooks) Connell and has lived in the area all his life. He was an Educator for 34 years in the Edwardsburg School System, mostly teaching 6th grade. He loved coaching Football, Track, and Girl's Volleyball. When his sons began playing Soccer, he coached them. He also enjoyed negotiating contracts for the EEA.

Mike was married July 29, 1972 in Edwardsburg to Kathy L DeSchepper, and they have two sons, Chad (Jill) Connell of Carmel, IN and Trevor (Amanda) Connell of St Joseph, MI and four grandchildren, Kaelan, Riley, Kaya and Kodah. There is also a brother, William of CA. Family who preceded him in passing, are his parents William and Jean Connell and his sister Valerie Connell.

In the summers, Mike had his own painting and wallpapering business. His hobbies included metal detecting, snowmobiling, bicycling, kayaking and reading. The two highlights of his life (besides the birth of his two sons) were hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and going on an Alaskan Adventure with his sons. In his later years, he enjoyed socializing with his friends for morning coffee. He had been an active member of the Knights Of Columbus at the Church.

Family and friends may gather on Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025 from 9:30AM to 11:30 AM at Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic Church, 24832 US-12 East, Edwardsburg. The Mass Of Christian Burial will begin at 11:30AM with Father Rob Johansen, officiating. Internment will follow at Adamsville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to American Parkinson's Disease Association, or to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Arrangements are by Paul E Mayhew Funeral Home of Edwardsburg.