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Evelyn O'Connor Obituary

Evelyn Mae O'Connor Beloved soul mate, mother, and grandmother, born on March 8, 1938 to Lawrence and Anna (Wolfe) Long in Twin Rocks, Pennsylvania raised from an early age by her mother and Paul Clark her step dad. She was a lifelong resident of the Lansing area and joined the angels on July 4, 2010 at the age of 72. Evelyn met the love of her life, Dennis O'Connor, who would be her hero for 55 years, at West Junior High School. They enjoyed camping all over Michigan and making friends wherever they traveled. She could always be seen decorating for the holidays, especially Christmas, laughing, smiling, dancing, enjoying sunsets over Lake Michigan, and rooting for the Tigers or MSU Spartans. She will always be remembered for her strength in the face of adversity, her beautiful blue eyes and love of family. Happy Independence Day dear Lady! Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence Long, Anna Long-Clark, and Paul Clark; and her sister, Erma (Ken) Totten; sister-in-law, Dorothy Olsen; beloved dog, Teddy. She is survived by her husband, Dennis O'Connor; daughters, Karen (John) Diedrick, Paula Hall (Companion Ron), and Kolleen (Terry) O'Connor; sons, Dennis (Sandy) O'Connor, and Tim (Shelly) O'Connor; grandchildren, Landis (Anna), Kyle, Anna, Spencer, Ashley, Alexander, Eric, Alyssa, Brittney, Alana, and Jordan; sisters, Ellen (Eddie) Ohmer, and Audrey Hardin; sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Richard Skidmore) Westhoff; brother-in-law, Jimmy (Lee) O'Connor; cousin, Sally Lewis; pets, Sammi, Matt, and Maggie; and many loving friends and family. Visitation is Wednesday, July 7 from 2-4, 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Funeral Liturgy 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at St. Casimir Catholic Church, 815 Sparrow Ave, Lansing with Fr. Bill Lugger presiding. Viewing will be from 1 to 2 p.m.Thursday at church. The family asks that you please wear Red. In lieu of flowers, her wishes were for donation to The Residence of Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Or the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River, Lansing, MI 48906. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com "Love You More"

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jul. 7, 2010.

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Stephanie Alward

July 28, 2010

Our dear Evelyn was one of the most beautiful people that entered my life. Her sparkle made it joyful to be in her presence. What a great mother she made and I know you will all miss her. You have my deepest heartfelt sympathy. Love you O'Connor family.
Stephanie Alward

Rick Hernandez

July 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Mr. & Mrs. Rick Hernandez, Elena, Vanessa and Angel.

Lisa Doorlag (Dooley)

July 9, 2010

May God give you strength as you go through this difficult time. Love the memories made at Miles Cove and remember Evelyn "always" had red on and a beautiful smile...what a great lady and such an inspiration to anyone she met! Love to you Den and your family...

Tom Fields

July 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the O'connor family. When someone as wonderful and special as Evelyn enters and touches you life, they will always be with you.

Mike Maron

July 8, 2010

Oconnor family: I am sorry to hear of Evelyns passing, great memories will never go or her spirit. May God bless you all in this time.

Jason & Susan Dooley

July 7, 2010

To the Oconnor family. May peace be with you in this time of need. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jason & Susan Dooley

July 7, 2010

Auntie Em you will be forever loved and missed. We are honored to get to know you and be a part of your life. We will never forget our camping trip to Hart with you and how you made sure the kids had costumes and buckets to go trick or treating. So many memories from Miles Cove camping that will last forever. You have impacted so many lives in such a great way and have always been such a wonderful person. We love you.

Dennis and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys and are here for you if you need anything.

Love,
Jason, Susan, Cheyanne, Sierra and Zachary Dooley
Paw Paw, Michigan

July 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Anna`s parents, Ron and Coho Miner

July 7, 2010

What an incredibly kind and special lady, you will be missed by all, my thoughts and prayers are with you Dennis, and your entire family.
Denise McCrimmon
(Groomer from Haslett Animal Hospital)

Shelley Leven

July 7, 2010

Aunt Evelyn you were the most precious woman, never without a warm smile and a big hug, I will miss you.

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