On Sunday, March 16, 2008, EthelMae Gladback celebrated her birth to eternal life with her family at her side.

EthelMae Connelly was born November 23, 1929, the daughter of Patrick and Edith (Fifer) Connelly on the family farm near Lawton, ND.

EthelMae was married to Milo Gladback November 15, 1948, in St. Lawrence Church, Perham, MN. They made their home in Richville, MN, for a short time before moving to Fargo, and finally to Minot in 1956. They were members of St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot.

EthelMae had a great love for gardening, her family and our Lord, Jesus Christ. She will be greatly missed by all who were a part of her life.

Surviving family includes: husband of 59 years, Milo, Minot; children, Pat Townley, Minot; Pam (Ron) Vannett, Mark (Cherie) Gladback, all of Minot, Mary (Bruce) Kester, Burlington; Cathy (Bill) Donald, Minot; Jeff (Sharon) Gladback, Salt Lake City, UT; and Steve (Kathy) Gladback, Minot; 22 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, William Connelly, Seattle, WA; sister, Mary Leith, Fargo, ND; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

EthelMae was preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Patrick Connelly; son, Mike Gladback; brothers, Dan, Jim and Clifford; sisters, Blanche, Frances, and Elizabeth Catherine.

Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot.

Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.

Visitation: Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Vigil Prayer Service: Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Service Participants
Father Chris Walter - Celebrant of the Liturgies
Deacon Steve Streitz - Vigil Prayer Service
Mary Kester - Eulogist
Katelyn Donald and Karalyn Kester - Readers
Caleb and Kathryn Kester and Megan and Jared Gladback - Gift Bearers

Music
Processional: "You Raise Me Up"
Offertory: "Amazing Grace"
Communion: "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman"
Commendation: "Song of Farewell"
Recessional Hymn: "On Eagle's Wings"
Josh Moen, Vocalist/Song Leader
Jeanne Artz, Organist

Honorary Bearers: Eric Gladback, Cameron Morris, Aiden Donald, Petey Marquart, Josh Wright

Active Bearers: Ron Vannett, Sean Vannett, Chad Vannett, Bruce Kester, Josh Gladback Bryan Townley, Bill Donald, and Pete Marquart

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