Janice O'Conner

DUNKIRK, IN– Janice O'Conner, aged 80, went to her eternal home in heaven on August 20th, 2025.

Janice was born July 3,1945 in Berea, Kentucky to John and Elsie (Jordan) Black. She grew up near the Abington and Richmond, IN area and graduated from Richmond High School in 1963. She married Stephen W. O'Conner on July 19th, 1963. Together they resided in Dunkirk Indiana for 58 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a member, junior church teacher, and Deaconess of the First Baptist church of Dunkirk. Janice unconditionally loved her family and provided nurturing support until her passing. Her hobbies included walking, cooking, crocheting, making crafts, and reading.

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Stephen W. O'Conner; sister, Kathy (Black) Pothier (husband Tony); brothers, Henry Black (wife Nikki), Robby Black (wife Angela); daughters, Melinda (O'Conner) Murdock (husband Robert), and Kim O'Conner; son, Bryon O'Conner; grandchildren, Samantha Murdock, Jessica Murdock-Thorne (husband Chris), Kyle Murdock (wife Brandy), Sydney Harris, Thomasina O'Conner; and great-grandsons, Aiden Gonser, Elias Thorne.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; siblings, Johnny, Linda, Mark, Michael, Pat (Tweety), and Ted; son, Stephen A. O'Conner; granddaughter, Chantelle O'Conner; and great-grandson, Damien Gonser.

Visitation for Janice O'Connor will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday August 29th, 2025, at Doan and Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Rd. West, Richmond, Indiana. Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m., Friday, August 29, 2025, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home and conclude with grave services at Earlham Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.