Eunice Jane Dols, 83, of Byron, MN, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at home.

Eunice was born January 1, 1938 in Rochester MN to Leo and Marie (Poellinger) Connelly.  She graduated from Lourdes High School.  On September 22, 1973 she married Alfred Dols.  They lived in Bloomington and Cottage Grove, MN until 1987 when Alfred was able to transfer to the Rochester office of the MN DNR and they built a home in Byron, MN returning to where she was born and raised to be closer to family she adored.  She was a proud homemaker and worked at St. Marys Hospital under Sr. Mary Brigh in the business office, as well as Assisi Heights for the Sisters of St. Francis.

After Eunice retired she enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and great nieces and nephews who brought joy to her life until her last days.

She is survived by her husband Al Dols of Byron; son John (Crystal) Dols of Spring Valley, MN; a sister Sr. Mary Lou Connelly of Rochester, MN; brother in Law Mel Brinkman of Rogers, MN; sister in law Mary Ann Dols of Bloomington MN; and brother in law Mark Dols of Rochester, MN; Grandchildren Eaen O'Byrne, Maddie O'Byrne, BriAnna Dols, Emmersen Dols; nieces and nephews Kathy (Dave) Cardinal of Hampton, MN; Mary Lynn (Darren) Overton of Kasson, MN; Karen (Tom) Besch of Kasson, MN; Steve Connelly of Byron, MN; Craig (Pam) Connelly of Byron, MN; Nancy Connelly of Rochester, MN; Mark (Adina) Connelly of Prior Lake, MN; Brian (Diana) Connelly of Byron, MN;  Patty (Curt) Capes of Clear Lake, MN Lisa (Shane) Dordal of Zimmerman, MN Danille Dols of Minneapolis, MN and nineteen great nieces and nephews.  She was proceeded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sister in laws.

A private family funeral mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church in Byron in the near future.

Memorials are preferred to Seasons Hospice of Rochester, MN or Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Poverello Fund.