Simon M. Connolly, 18, of Brookfield, died on Jan. 15, 2026. He was the son of Mary Connolly (nee Egan); the brother of Christin (Jason) Pollard, Paula (Peter) Wengerski, Sean (Gretchen) Connolly, Kyon Egan, Lea Connolly, Joshua Connolly and Sophia Connolly; grandson of the late Michael (Marjorie) Connolly and Robert (Carla) Egan; nephew of Henry Darre, Laura (Bob) Kurz, Aldis (the late Cynthia) Darre and Martha Gassman; and the cousin of many.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 2 p.m. till time of service, 5 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 31st St., Brookfield. In Simon’s memory, the family invites you to please wear the color orange to honor him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Simon’s family to help with expenses. Support can be sent via Venmo to @kyon_e, via Zelle to 708-264-0106 or directly to the family during services. Cards and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
The family is also grateful for all the help received at Loyola Pediatrics, and memorials can be sent in Simon’s name to help the program at: Loyola University Medical Center c/o Greatest Needs of the Department of Pediatrics: 2160 1st Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153. If donating online through the link, please select designation of Greatest Needs of the Department of Pediatrics.
Interment private.