After almost four years of battling cancer, James Michael “Mike” Connolly, 80, of Golden Valley, North Dakota, lost the battle, at this home, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 4, 2023. Services will be held at 10:00 AM CST on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Beulah Congregational Church with Pastor John Fanella officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. A private family burial will take place at a later date.