Clarence “Sonny” McConnaughey, Jr, age 78 of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.

Survivors include his wife April of Auburn; daughters and son-in-law Shelly McConnaughey of Auburn and Terri (Deric) Henningsen of Exira, IA; grandchildren Shasta McConnaughey (Ronnie Rockemann), Colby McConnaughey, Brantley McConnaughey, all of Auburn; great-granddaughter Tracy Rockemann; sister Doris Rempe of Lawrence, NE; sister-in-law Phyllis McConnaughey of Auburn; other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be Saturday, October 10, 1:30 p.m. at Hemmingsen Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Prairie Union Cemetery near Shubert. Visitation will be at the funeral home Friday from noon to 7:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 4:00 to 6:00.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.