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John O'Connor Obituary

O'Connor Jr., John Bernard age 84, adoring and beloved husband for 60 wonderful years (November 10, 1945) to Margaret Jane (nee Sullivan), loving father of Katie (John) Gawlick, Peggy (Jack) Macnamara, Susie (Patrick) Creevy, Eunie (Jim) Nondorf, Dorothea (Michael) Tobin, Bill (Katie) O'Connor, Matt (Jody) O'Connor, Petie (Les) Russo, Carmel (Tom) Cowan and the late Johnny, grandfather of 49; Amy and Michael Gawlick, Meghan (Tim) Halleron, Coleen (Caleb Mason) Macnamara, John (Genevieve) Macnamara, Katie Macnamara, Bill (Anna) Macnamara, Daniel and Patrick Macnamara, Caitlin, Connor, Francie, Patrick (Colette) and Bree Creevy, Dorothea (Peter) Hickey, Aloysius, Seamus, Jack, Mary Eunie and Billy Nondorf, Jessica (Brian) Nagle, Erin, Annie, Carmel, Matthew, Maggie, Billy Tobin, Margaret (Chris Grady), Matt, Bill, Claire, Catherine O'Connor, Joe, Ellie, Pete, Eddie, Jack, Timmy O'Connor, Louis, Noreen, George, Johnny, Carmel Russo, Cara, Thomas, Connor, Julia, and Luke Cowan and the late Patrick Russo, great-grandfather of 10; Clementine Creevy, Ellie, Colleen and Patrick Halleron, Meghan Mason, Jack Macnamara, Billy and Eddie Macnamara, Jackson and Charlie Nagle, devoted son of the late John Bernard O'Connor, Sr. and Dorothea (nee Mullady), devoted to the Carmelite nuns and all nuns. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Road, Skokie. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at Carmelites Monastery Chapel, 1101 North River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Burial at the Carmelites Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the Carmelites Monastery or Catholic Charities, Dept. 1623, Box N, Chicago, IL 60690-3990, would be appreciated. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, 2005.

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Brooke Petersen

October 19, 2005

Dear O'Connors,



For all of the Petersens, I send you our best wishes during this time of great loss and greater sorrow. Our mother died in February, so we understand what you are going through now. You have, as we do, strength in numbers and can lean on each other, love each other and cherish the moments you still have with your mother and each other.



Brooke

Tom Byrne Jr

October 18, 2005

Jack O'Connor is one of the truly great people in our lives. He was the epitome of Christian values; kind, loving, devoted and humble. My prayers are with the great O'Connor family, you all will never know how much you mean to the Byrne family.



A life lived to the greater glory of God. Jack is surely raised up on eagle's wings.

Roger Petty

October 14, 2005

To the family of J.B. O'Connor, the staff at Murry's Auto Repair extends our deepest sympathy. J.B. was a loyal customer and kind friend to Murry's for many years. His dignity and humor will be missed.

Chris Ford

October 13, 2005

Mrs. O, Susie (Pat), Dorthea, Bill (Katie), Matt, Petie and Carmel: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm traveling this week but am there in spirit. Dad has lost a life-long friend. We always thought it was cool that, while we were playing basketball and football at the Chestnut House, Jack and Margaret were the ones who needed the chaperone in the family room!

Meaghan Heaton

October 12, 2005

I thank God for Mr. O'Connor, who, along with his beautiful bride, provided me and countless others with so many good people in our lives.

Gerry and Bob O'Brien

October 11, 2005

Dear Carmel and all of you wonderful O'Connor's. You were always our extended family. We love you all, and are praying for you during this difficult time.

Gerry and Bob

David & Heidi Collins

October 11, 2005

To the O'Connor family:



Heidi and I send our deepest sympathies to all of you. I am unfortunately traveling; however, Heidi hopes to see most of you later today. Your dad is in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great husband, father, and friend.

Matthew Maloney

October 11, 2005

My family's thoughts and prayers are with the entire O'Connor family at this time.

May God hold him in the palm of His hand..

Sue Jans Aste

October 11, 2005

Growing up on Ridge with Molly I saw Jack and Margaret often. Such a gentle,fun special man. I know that my George and Jack are playing a piano duet for the angels....

Jane Macdonald Poirier

October 11, 2005

To Carmel and all the O'Connors, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad (and momo) were always so welcoming and kind to me during my visits throughout our college years. I'll always remember Mr. O' Connor getting a kick out of driving his rusty old jeep around Palm Springs and hitting golf balls off the porch at Dilly. He was a very special man and his wonderful family is his legacy. My thoughts are with all of you. Love, Jane

Kathy Howlett

October 11, 2005

Mike and I send our love to your wonderful family. Even though we are not "kin," we have always felt the connection through our girls and through all your family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary Kay Wall Latz

October 10, 2005

Dear O'Connor Family, All the Walls are so sad about your father's passing. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to talk with him awhile at the grandchildrens' graduation party. He was his usual humble, self-deprecating, witty self. And I'll always be grateful to him for playing "The South Side of Chicago" on the piano for me! Love and prayers for you.

Lora Hebda

October 10, 2005

Dear Dody, Peter and Family,



Our sincerest condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.



Love,

Lora & Bill

Katharine Benz Schwer

October 10, 2005

My condolences to the O'Connor family. Jack was a dear friend of my grandfather, Thomas Benz and the O'Connor family has been close to my mother Mary Patricia Benz and the rest of the Benz family.

Lindsey and Lex Tomaszewski

October 10, 2005

Dody, Peter and all the Nondorfs,



We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during the coming days.



All our love,

Lindsey and Lex Tomaszewski

Melissa Howlett

October 10, 2005

My prayers are with the whole O'Connor clan who have always made me feel part of this great group! What an incredible family...more like a dynasty! Mamo and Pa started something beautiful!!

Shelley Quinn-Hall

October 10, 2005

Jack O'Connor will be missed by all the Quinns.



Our condolences,

Bill & Floy Quinn and family

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