WEST BRANCH, Iowa -- William F. Connell, 45, West Branch, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, after a brief illness.

Burial of the cremains will be at West Branch Cemetery.

Mr. Connell was born May 10, 1958, the son of Ronald and Doris Woody Connell.

He was a graduate of Sharyland High School, Mission, Texas.

Survivors include two sons, Joseph Connell and Justin Connell, both of West Branch.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.