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Jeremiah O'Connor Obituary

Jeremiah T. O'Connor, Ret. IL. State Police, beloved husband of Maureen, nee Burke; loving father of James (Kelly) O'Connor; dearest grandfather of Michael, Maura and Colin; devoted brother of John (Peg) and William (Kathy) O'Connor; dearest brother-in-law of Walter, Ret. C.F.D. (Anita) Burke; loved uncle of Peg (William) Kohn, Maureen (Robert) Malone, John (Noreen) and Michael (Pat) O'Connor; and many other nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, to St. Elizabeth Seton Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Memory Care at Smith Crossing, 10501 Emilie Lane, Orland Park, IL 60467 appreciated. Funeral Info 708-429-3200.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2005.

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Chaplain John M. Eisfelder

November 22, 2005

My wife Barbara and I extend our deepest sympathy to your family at this time.

Robert Nowaczyk

November 22, 2005

Very sorry for your loss. My sympathy to the family.

glenna zoerink

November 21, 2005

my deepest sympathy. And condolences. Stay safe. God Bless. glenna sparks-zoerink.

THOMAS J. BOYLE

November 21, 2005

Our family remembers Jerry well when he was assigned to Des Plaines as a rookie State Trooper he rented a sleeping room from my Mother who was great friends with Ellie O'Connor Jerrys Mother who actually introduced my mother to my Father Mike Boyle our family ties go back to Causeway County Kerry Ireland .Our deepest sympathy .

Dick CArroll

November 21, 2005

May JEry rest i PeaceWe had our own version of waterpolo, using a wet towel instead of a ball on more than one in game Jerry damn nearly drowned me in QUigley "TANK. I"m sure hewas a good, tough cop

Mary Ann Miller Castillo

November 21, 2005

Dear Maureen and Family,



I was so sorry to hear about Jerry's

passing from my Mom today.



I know he will be missed and I always enjoyed talking to you and

him when you came out to the Family

Picnic or we met at Family Weddings.



He had a great sense of humor that

I'm sure being Irish had a lot to

do with.



God Bless all of you in this time

of sorrow.



Allan and Mary Ann Castillo

Trooper Don Carlson

November 20, 2005

Please accept our deepest sympathy

Virginia (Ginny) Hendricks

November 20, 2005

I started my employment with the state police in 1975. I didn't work directly with Jerry, but he would come to District 2 frequently. When he did, he always had a smile on his face, something nice to say and maybe a cute joke or two. He was a wonderful person and I am glad to have had the opportunity to have known him. I am very sad to hear of his passing. You were very lucky to have him in your lives.

Mike Sliozis, ISP Ret.

November 20, 2005

I shared many investigations, training experiences and memorable times with Jerry. My memory of him wil be that of a ggod cop and a great guy.

Paula Trehey

November 20, 2005

I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was my boss in the State Police in the late 70's and he was always so good to me. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Paula Trehey

Leland Storm

November 20, 2005

Jerry and I were uniform partners in 1958. He broke me in when this southern Illinois farm kid joined the state police and was assigned to Chicago. I respected and admired him a great deal.

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