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Cora O'Conner Obituary
Des Moines
Marge was born November 10, 1926 and passed away December 24, 2012.
Marge came to Des Moines from Eagle Grove, Iowa in 1943. During this time, she worked many years for Fox Printing, later changing jobs and went to work for the Iowa DOT, retiring from there in December 1993.
She is survived by a daughter, Karen Brown; six grandchildren: John O'Conner, Melissa O'Conner, Amanda Nelson, Joshua Brown, Mike O'Neal and Bradie O'Neal; thirteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Marge is preceded in death by her three sons: Tom, David and Scott O'Conner; her parents, Blanche and Edward Lamer; four brothers and three sisters.
Her funeral will be 2 p.m., Saturday, at Brooks South Town Chapel at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 7601 Fleur Drive, where visitation will begin at 1.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cora O'Conner
5 Entries
John ( Tuff ) O'Conner
January 4, 2013
Tuff was my correct nick name Gracia.
Your writing is true and meaningful.
Tears come to my eyes every time I read it. Your the best Gracie!
Vicki O'Conner
January 1, 2013
Marge was my mother-in-law for 47 years. I always knew where I stood with her, I think I was more like a daughter to her instead of daughter in law. She was able to talk to me about everything, as I could talk to her about everything. We basically took care of each other, early in my years she helped me alot when I was sick and couldn't do things. As she became older and was sick, she always came to my home to be cared for. That is just the way we worked it. I will never forget her and tears come from my eyes thinking about how close our relationship was. May you rest and be at peace with things now. No cares or worries.
Gracia O'Conner
December 29, 2012
Charm is deceitful beauty Is vain but the woman who please The Lord shall be praise. That is grandma, in human standard she will never be put in a pedestal but her life is an epitome of quaint spirit. She lived an independent, very simple and a very content life. Spent her life caring for her kids, grand kids and great grand kids. My husband whom he called tuffy till this day as a form of endearment , cried countless time for her. She was his support as a single dad raising 3 kids. During her last days in the hospital she was basking to the nurses about his accomplishments at work, john is her pride and joy. She is my husbands cheerleader, confidant, and a source of sound mind advice at all times. Yes.she maybe quite but is not afraid to speak her mind when it is necessary, @ times profanity is a part of her language but I personally never heard her say anything that is demeaning or crushing to anybody. In her heart she never lived a full filling life that is because she never demonstrated self entitlement but selflessly gave herself to others all her life. Which is something to be admired. We could have done more for her, that is our regret. she deserves more than what she received. she may lived a lowly life, but with strength and dignity... We love you. Your memories will be engraved in our hearts and mind forever. For sure you now live in a mansion and walking in a path of gold that God has promised you. Love Gracie Tuffy 1 and Tuffy 2
December 28, 2012
Gary an Annie Speck
December 28, 2012
MARGIE WAS ONE HELL OF MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER.SHE ALLWAYS PUT HER KIDS AND GRAND KIDS FIRST,I CONSIDER HER MY 2ND MOM SHE WOULD TELL EVERYONE THAT SHE GAVE ME MY FIRST BOTTLE WHEN I GOT HOME FOR THE HOSPITAL.WHEN I WAS YOUNG I WENT EVERY WHERE WITH HER AND KAREN.THEY TOOK ME TO THE HOILDAY ON ICE AND TOOK ME SWIMING AND MANY MORE PLACES.MY HEART WILL BE BROKEN WITH A PIECE MISSING BECAUSE A MOTHER CANT BE REPLACED CAUSE ITS TRUE A MOTHERS LOVE IS ONLY A LOVE NO ONE ELSE COULD CAN GIVE.AND SHE LOVED MY KIDS LIKE THEY WERE HER OWN LOVE YOU MARGIE WITH ALL MY HEART FROM UR NUMER TWO DAUGHTER SISSY...
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