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Susan O'Connell Obituary
Susan Elizabeth O'Connell, age 54, of Indian Head Park; beloved wife of Dr. John F. O'Connell; loving mother of Molly, Annie, and Nora; sister of Paul (Ruth) O'Donnell, Mary Topping, Kevin (Kim) O'Donnell, Donna O'Donnell, Thaddeus (Mandy) O'Donnell and the late Cindy (Tom) Smyka; aunt and friend of many.
Visitation Friday, June 20, 2014, from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Funeral Prayers Saturday, 9:30am from the funeral home to St. Francis Xavier Church, LaGrange. Mass 10:00am. Interment Private.
Memorials in Susan's honor may be given to the Dr. Groves B. Smith Guardianship Corp. of Beverly Farm, 6301 Humbert Road Godfrey, IL 62035.
Funeral Information: 708-352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Susan O'Connell
Sponsored by Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside.
July 14, 2014
Dr. John,
We are very sorry to hear of Susan's passing. Please accept our prayers for Susan and your entire family and our hope for comfort and blessings for you all.
Tim and Bob Creighton
July 9, 2014
John- So sorry to hear about Susan...best wishes to you and the kids.
Kevin McCracken
July 2, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Ovniks
Maureen Russell
June 23, 2014
So sorry to hear of Susan's passing. Keeping all of you in my thoughts at this time.
Patsy Brown
June 20, 2014
I am so sorry to read about this, John, Nora, Annie and Molly. I remember Susan from the days I taught all of you girls at Saint Francis in LaGrange. You are all in my thoughts.
Michelle McKay Holton
June 20, 2014
John,
So sorry you and your family have to go through this. Thinking of you and your family during this tough time.
Jim & Anne Dolan
June 20, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sharon (Sweet Pea) Collins-Seliga
June 19, 2014
My thoughts and prayers for the O'Connell and O'Donnell families on the loss of your wife, mother, sister and friend.
June 19, 2014
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS CLAUDINE SNOW
June 19, 2014
John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Tim and Deirdre Reilly
Julie & Bill Wilson
June 18, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Kurt Nelson
June 18, 2014
Karen and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family, John. We will be praying for all of you.
Skip Cassato
June 18, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathies, John & Family.
Nancy & Skip Cassato
June 18, 2014
Sorry for your loss from the SMU family
June 17, 2014
Kensington Avenue mourns the loss of a neighbor friend who had an infectious laugh and love for good times and connecting on the block. Our hearts are with you John and girls; we will remember our good times with Susan and know she is at peace.
June 17, 2014
Our thoughts are with you, John and your family. Love, Dave and Julie (Del Vecchio) Lyons
Bob, Sue, Jessica and Kaylee Miller
June 17, 2014
John and girls, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Mike and Karen McDonnell
June 17, 2014
May her soul, through the mercy of God, rest in peace!
St. John the Baptist, De La Salle, pray for her!
Live Jesus, in our hearts, forever!!!!!!
We are praying for all of you!
Love,
Mike and Karen McDonnell
June 17, 2014
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to John and family. Many fond memories. DJ
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Jun
20
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525
Jun
21
Prayer Service
9:30 a.m.
Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525
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