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GERALD J. O’CONNOR

Gerald J. O'Connor, age 50, suddenly, beloved husband of Shirley E., nee Redden; dearest father of Shirleen and Elizabeth; fond brother of Joseph, Arthur (Ann), Rev. Robert, S.J., Raymond (Mary Jane) and Mary (Joe) Remkus. Member of Lansing K. of C., No. 3570 and Holy Ghost Men's Club.

Funeral services Thursday, June 13, 11 a.m., from the Rosemoor Funeral Home, 17493 Torrence av., Lansing, to Holy Ghost Church, 170th and Cottage Grove, South Holland. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. 474-2404.

[Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL, June 11, 1974]

Death certificate for Gerald J. O'Connor issued by North Carolina Office of Vital Statistics on 14 June 1974.  Death attributed to hypertension (high blood pressure.)


[courtesy of Queen Graver]

Grave marker for Gerald J. O'Connor in Section 23, Block 15, Lot 9, Grave 8 of the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip (Cook county), Illinois.

Gerald enlisted in the Army at Buffalo, NY on 30 September 1942.

 

 


 

 

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