Sean Patrick Connolly, 42, of Manhattan, Kansas formerly of Hiawatha, Kansas, passed away December 26, 2008 at his home. Sean was born on July 13, 1966 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Patrick and Lillian Cheek Connolly. He was employed by a variety of construction companies over the years. Sean loved life and was a member of the 12th Step Group, he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing the guitar. He survived by his six children, mother, Lillian Connolly of Hiawatha, Kansas, four sisters, Colleen Connolly of Wichita, Kansas, Eileen Clark of Rancho Bernardo, California, Debbie Koerperich of Justin, Texas and Mary Connolly of Topeka, Kansas; three brothers, Patrick Connolly and Kevin Connolly both of Rancho Bernardo, California and Daniel Connolly of Wichita, Kansas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas where the family will greet friends on Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. Memorials may be made to the Sean Connolly memorial fund and may be sent in care of the mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com