Donnelly, Clifford E., 95, went to be with the Lord April 3, 2012. Clifford was a retired manager at Cessna Flying Club and was a chief test pilot and worked in the tool and die department for Cessna. He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma M., daughter Marylyn Deloris “Dee” Bell, parents, 1 brother, 2 sisters, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He is survived by his children Clair E. (Oba Lee) Donnelly of Maize, Micki Donnelly of Rotonda West, Florida, Rose Collins of Wichita, Neva L. Gates of Atlanta, GA, Connie Edwards of Colorado Springs, CO, Loretta Eaton of St. Joseph, MO; 18 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren and 19 great great grandchildren. Visitation with family present is Friday 6 to 8 and funeral service is 3:00 pm Saturday, April 7 at Resthaven Mortuary. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.
