Photo courtesy of Donnellan Family Funeral Services
Skokie, Illinois
Robert J. O?Connell age 86 of Evanston formerly from Fairbanks, Alaska. Veteren U.S. Army Korean War. Distinguished law professor at Marquette University, Kent Law School and John Marshall Law School as well as a recreational pilot. Beloved brother of the late Franklin, Jr. M.D. (the late Mary...
Read MoreIn loving memory of a wonderful person. I warmly remember times a spent in Evanston, Greeenwoodstreet 1207. Chigago.
Regards from a Finnish friend
Ari Turunen
February 06, 2020 | Tuusula | Friend
Professor O' Connell was a good man and a great teacher of Contracts, International Law and more. He brought Williston himself to Kent. Thank you for teaching me, Professor!
Paul Finer, Kent 70 to 74
Paul Finer
September 13, 2017 | Chicago, IL | Student
"My condolences to all of Bob's Nephews, Nieces, Loved Ones and Friends. He was a Great Friend." May he RIP. Mario R. Martinez 12504 S. Ashland Ave. Calumet Park, IL 60827
Mario Martinez
January 01, 2016 | Calumet Park, IL
I was wondering what happened to my old contracts professor. It looks like I am a year too late. When I was a student I saw that he was the editor for The Air and Space Journal and struck up a conversation with him about it. This got me an invitation to fly in his plane to an airport in Watertown, Wisconsin. He was well known and liked at this airport as he was at JMLS. I also remember his wit and mastery of the English language. I tended to sit in back of the class. But frequently the...
John S
February 24, 2015 | IL
To Bob's Nephews, Nieces, and Loved Ones, I am so sorry to have just learned of Bob's passing. I feel privileged and blessed to have known your Uncle, who I first met at the John Marshall Law School. "Professor O'Connell" was truly a good, kind, and honorable man. Sincerely, Bill Barasha
Bill Barasha
March 06, 2014 | Arlington Heights, IL
My condolences for the loss of Robert J. O'Connell.
I´ve met Bob many times in Chigago and in Finland. We were friends and I miss him.
Ari Turunen
February 20, 2014 | Tuusula, Finland
Professor O'Connell taught me Contracts II at John Marshall Law School. That must have been in 1988, but I still have very clear memories of the class. I had some experience in private planes, and when Professor O'Connell mentioned that he was pilot, I asked if he wouldn't mind taking me up in his plane. I forget where we took of from, but we flew to a small field in Wisconsin, where he was well known. Upon landing, he borrowed a car from somebody and we headed to a local ice cream parlor...
David Shannon
February 17, 2014 | La Grange, IL
My condolences for the loss of Robert J. O'Connell. Keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life. An help to sustain you during this difficult time John 17:3
Sincerely
Janice
February 15, 2014
My condolences to the Nash/O'Connell family on the loss of their Uncle Bob. From the stories I was told about him, he seemed to be a very intelligent and accomplished person.
February 14, 2014