Mary Alice Connell, 81 of Solon, died Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the Solon Nursing Care Center. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2014 at the Solon United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Brosh Chapel in Solon, located at 100 S. Cedar Street. Mary was born April 11, 1932 in rural Lisbon, the daughter of John and Helen (Bohr) Light. She married William J. Connell on August 18, 1951 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was a member of the Solon United Methodist Church, Solon American Legion Auxiliary. Mary worked at Bishops Cafeteria, United Fire & Casualty Co., Solon Implement, Iowa Implement and Lee's Ag Clinic. She was the Treasurer for the town of Solon and the Methodist Church. Mary was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan. Mary loved spending time with her family and friends. Mary is survived by her sons, Steve (Kathy) Connell of Lisbon, Lee (Lisa) Connell, and David (Linda Williams) Connell all of Solon; nine grandchildren, four step grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, six step great grandchildren, sisters; Margaret Leigh and Rose Schwichtenberg and two sister-in-laws; Alberta Light and Phyllis Schump and many nieces/nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William Connell on October 11, 2002, two brothers; Marvin and Norbert Light and two infant brothers. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established or directed to the charity of your choice.