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Linus "Ron" O'Connell
Westchester, Illinois
Apr 26, 1929 – Mar 13, 2023
About
BORN
April 26, 1929
DIED
March 13, 2023
LOCATION
Westchester, Illinois
Obituaries
Send FlowersO'Connell, Linus "Ron" "Jr."
Linus "Ron" "Jr." O'Connell of Westchester, age 93. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen, nee Cahill; loving father of Margaret L. "Peggy" (Bud) O'Connell-Katamay, Judith A., Richard R. and John M. O'Connell; dear brother of the late Dolores (late Jack) and the late Dennis; proud cousin of Eleanor (Lou), Eileen (Frank), Jerry (Janice), Don (Chris) and Alice (late Don); fond uncle of Dan and Mike and many others and friend to many. As a retired CPS Principal of Schmitt & McDade Elementary and former teacher at Herzl Elementary; he helped many students become successful in life. Linus was a 60 year member of the Divine Infant Golf League and the Tuesday Lunch Group at Doc Ryan's. His favorite job was as a Gold Coat at Arlington Race Course, teaching many how to bet the ponies. Linus would talk to everyone and make them laugh with his wit and dry sense of humor. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Friday 10:30 a.m. from the funeral home to Divine Infant Church for an 11:00 a.m. mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.
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Dear Peggy, Judy, Richard and John - A distant cousin and his wife
share in your sadness. We have only positive memories of
a vivid and personable Ron.
Robert and Virginia Kenney
March 16, 2023 | Family
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Linus was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor and will be missed by all who knew him. I can see him at Arlington with a huge smile on his face and laughing at my bets. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bill Sullivan
March 15, 2023 | Watertown, MN | Friend
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We knew your dad and mom through Grace and Chick. Such fun people. Your dad always made us laugh. Actually your mom did, too. Deepest sympathy in your loss.
Betsy Spiering
March 15, 2023
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Dear Family, My condolences to you on the loss of Linus. He was a great principal friend of my father, John McCann. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Kevin McCann
Kevin McCann
March 14, 2023
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My sincere condolences at the loss of such a wonderful person. Hold on tight to the beautiful memories of a great life. God Bless, Marc
Marc K. Invergo
March 14, 2023 | Friend
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Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home
March 14, 2023 | Westchester, IL
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