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William O'Connell Obituary

William "Derm" O'Connell, 74, of Northbrook. Beloved husband of Ann, nee Morris. Dear father of Kerry (Clay) Green and Patrick (Molly) O'Connell. Adored grandfather of Grace. Beloved brother of Martin James (Dee) Casey, Cathleen Romo, Mary Elizabeth (Al) Salas, Kevin (Karen) O'Connell, Lili (Rob) McDonald, Brendan (Jackie) O'Connell. A great friend of many, talented musician and a wonderful human being. He will be sorely missed. Private interment services will be held at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sip of Hope (my.hftd.org/Derm) would be greatly appreciated. Funeral Information 847-901-4012 or visit www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 4, 2021.

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Mary and mike munroe and family

January 29, 2025

Ann and family! I hope you guys are doing great? Derm is dearly missed and we miss seeing you Ann. Please take care!

Mary Munroe

January 29, 2023

Ann and family so many wonderful memories with all of you. Please take care of yourselves. Derm is deeply missed. Mary, Michael Munroe and Family

Mary and Michael Munroe

February 4, 2021

Dear Ann, Kerry and Patrick, we can´t begin to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Derm was a wonderful man that will be greatly missed. We will always remember the great times we had together.

Virginia mulligan

February 4, 2021

He was always a gentleman.
Sorry for your loss.

Maureen Gibbons

February 3, 2021

My deepest condolences to Annie and Family. Spent many wonderful times with Dermie, enjoying his music much. My heartfelt prayers for Dermie's good soul.

Dolores Mateu Herdman

February 3, 2021

I went to OLMC with Dermie. I have the fondest memories of him, he was a great guy. My deepest condolences to the entire family, gone too soon.

D T

February 3, 2021

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. May the love of God, friends and family comfort you through your grief. 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16,17

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