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1985

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2017

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4400 Merle Hay Rd

Des Moines, Iowa

Justin O'Connor Obituary

Justin O'Connor

Des Moines - Justin Ray O'Connor was born June 10, 1985 in Davenport, Iowa. He was a graduate of Des Moines Lincoln High School. Justin had worked for NPI Security and Tyson Foods. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children.

Justin is survived by his mother, Anna (Wrage) Kayser; father, Ray O'Connor; children: Blaise and Ashlyn O'Connor; sisters: Jennifer Chase (Scott) and Shanna Ewing (Erik Castelline); six nieces and nephews; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Justin died December 3, 2017 in Des Moines. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m., Sunday, at Merle Hay Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Life Service begining at 5 p.m.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the O'Connor Memorial Fund at Community Choice Credit Union, which will be used for his children.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Dec. 7, 2017.

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Shawna Herr

December 10, 2017

Your light will shine on my friend.

Joey Richardson

December 9, 2017

Rest in peace Bruh u will not be forgotten u was a good dude that I got a chance to meet... ALL IS WELL BRUH

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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Chapel Hill Gardens

4400 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

Dec

10

Celebration of Life

5:00 p.m.

Chapel Hill Gardens

4400 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

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4400 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

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