Bernadette P. O'Connor

Bernadette P. O'Connor obituary, Crystal, MN

Bernadette P. O'Connor

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Aug

12

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Church of the Epiphany (Coon Rapids)

11001 Hanson Boulevard Northwest, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

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Aug

12

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Church of the Epiphany (Coon Rapids)

11001 Hanson Boulevard Northwest, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Send Flowers

Aug

12

Graveside service

1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450

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Bernadette O'Connor Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Coon Rapids on Jul. 26, 2025.

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O'Connor (Trebtoske),
Bernadette, age 100 of New Brighton, MN, formerly Coon Rapids, MN, St. Cloud, MN, Clearwater, FL, and Edina, MN.
Graduated St. Cloud Tech High and attended Plymouth School of Business in Portsmouth, NH. She volunteered for the Girl Scouts of America, Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, Democrats for Pro -Life, and Religious Education Program (CCD).
Preceded in death by husband Edward E. O'Connor, parents Peter J. and Frances Trebtoske, sisters Joan Trebtoske Jenks and Mary Ann Trebtoske Harrison, and brother Father Everett Trebtoske.
Survived by brother Peter Trebtoske, children Karen (Phil) Isaacson Monroe O'Connor, Kelly O'Connor, Laurie O'Connor, Terry O'Connor, Thomas O'Connor, loved grandchildren Philip, Robert, Kate, Nicholas (Amanda), Mandy, Casey (Heather), Ryann, and Michael, great-grandchildren Marianne, Noah, Gabriella, Mila, Odin, James, and Maeve.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Tuesday, Aug. 12 with visitation one hour prior at The Church of the Epiphany, 11001 Hanson Blvd, Coon Rapids. Interment at Fort Snelling at 1:30 PM (requested arrival at 1:15 PM, Assembly Area #3.)
Please no flowers; instead, please make a donation of time and/or resources to a cause you feel passionate about. www.Washburn-McReavy.com
Coon Rapids Chapel 763-767-1000

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Upcoming Events

Aug

12

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Church of the Epiphany (Coon Rapids)

11001 Hanson Boulevard Northwest, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Send Flowers

Aug

12

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Church of the Epiphany (Coon Rapids)

11001 Hanson Boulevard Northwest, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Send Flowers

Aug

12

Graveside service

1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450

Send Flowers