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Eva O'Connor Obituary

O'Connor, Eva M. (nee DeBartolo) Age 87, of New Lenox, formerly of South Holland, passed away Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Eva is survived by her loving family, children, Mary Shanley, Lawrence O'Connor, Jeanine (Michael) Frost, Thomas (Janet) O'Connor, Robert O'Connor, siblings, Jasper DeBartolo, Alfred DeBartolo, Helen Melloni, grandchildren, Kevin, Timothy, Crystal, Raymond, Randy, Cindy, Cheryl, Stephanie, Kyle, Ryan, Kristopher, Sean, Shannon, Tommy John, Michael Jr., great grandchildren, Billy Michael, Samantha, Caden, Brayden, Michael Lucas, Skye, Cameron, Sean Zayden and numerous nieces and nephews. Eva was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas P. O'Connor, son, Michael O'Connor, grandsons Edward and Michael, siblings, William DeBartolo, Albert DeBartolo, Tony DeBartolo, Frank DeBartolo, Sue Esposito and Rapholine Garritano. Eva was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451, Sunday, March 11th, 2012 from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral service, Monday, March 12th, 2012 with prayers at the funeral home at 9:30 AM and then to St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 West 2nd Avenue, New Lenox, IL 60451 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL. Memorial donations to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. For information, (815) 485-3200 or www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 9, 2012.

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March 11, 2012

March 11, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all of Eva's family on her joining Tom in Heaven. I knew your Mom and Dad from the 113th AAA Battalion. My husband and Tom were in the same unit together during the war. Tom became treasurer of the Reunion committe until he became ill and could no longer do the job. My husband Emil took over the job and kept until the reunion group disbanded due to age and health reasons. They could no longer travel far without help, and some fellows did not have the help they needed. Emil was fond of your Dad Tom, they looked forward to each and every reunion to talk about those 3 years they spent together. Your Mom was great also and I remember her very well. I believe she sent me a note and card when Emil passed away two years ago. They were special people to know, but they are having their reunions all together up in Heaven now. Take care and love each other every day. Life is short.
Dorothy Fara, Darien, IL

Noreen Suggs( Rago )

March 9, 2012

To The O'Connor Family, please except my deepest sympathy, I have many fond memories of your Mother, Iam Uncle Ernie and Aunt Rose daughter, my name is Noreen. Iam sorry I cant make it to the services I live 3 hrs south of New Lenox.

Dan Collier

March 9, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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