BORN

1929

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street

Des Plaines, Illinois

William O'Connell Obituary

William L. "Bill " O'Connell Sr. of Des Plaines, Veteran US Army Korea; He was the beloved husband of Joyce nee Nolan for 58 years; dear father of Father Michael O'Connell, William (Linda) O'Connell Jr., Robert (Catherine) O'Connell and the late Patricia O'Connell; loving grandfather of Maria, Brandon, Rachel and William O'Connell; fond cousin of Rosemary Hauck. Visitation Monday 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner St. (Northwest Hwy. / Rt. 14 at Rand Rd.) Des Plaines Funeral Tuesday 10:15 am from chapel to St. Zachary Church 567 W. Algonquin Rd. Des Plaines, Mass 11:00 am Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Catholic Charities or Masses would be appreciated. For further information and directions call (847) 824-5155 or www.oehlerfuneralhome.com

Published by Chicago Tribune from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26, 2014.
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Bob, Bill and family --- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was a really great guy and he will be missed. Your family is in our prayers. God Bless!

Craig Koop

November 18, 2014

O'C- Prayers for you, your mom and family as you celebrate your dad's life and the fullness of his life in the resurrection. Peace- Fla

November 1, 2014

Thoughts and prayers continue, Mass was just exceptionally sacred and beautiful......Diana Vish, retired secretary to Fr, Mike and 'Maddie's nanny"

October 30, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

October 30, 2014

Please accept my heartfelt prayers to the entire family.

Deb Hammer Lawrence

October 28, 2014

Bobby I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dad you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dino Parenti

October 27, 2014

Our Deepest Sympathy to Fr. Mike and Family.You are in our prayers.

Les & Pilomena Ruisz

October 27, 2014

We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in our prayers. Lisa and Jim Elder and the Richards Family

Lisa Elder

October 27, 2014

Our Most Heartfelt Sympathy to the entire family on your loss. You are in our prayers.

Tom and Joan Wisinski and Family
Our Lady of the Woods

October 26, 2014

On behalf of Catholic Charities, I would like to express my sincere condolences on your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that William is now at peace.

Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland

October 24, 2014

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

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28

Funeral

10:15 a.m.

Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plaines

2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

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28

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Zachary Church

567 W. Algonquin Rd., Des Plaines, IL

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2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016-4611

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