Anne M. "Pookie" O'Connor

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Anne O'Connor Obituary

ANNE M. "POOKIE" (KOPIL) O'CONNOR
Anne M. "Pookie" (Kopil) O'Connor, 83, of Chalmers, formerly of Gary and Lake Village, passed away peacefully at 11:08 PM, June 11, 2017 at home surrounded by family. She was born July 4, 1933 in Gary, IN to the late John and Veronica (Janovich) Kopil. She attended Gary Froebel High School of Gary. Her first marriage was to Myron Eugene Hanes on December 31, 1952. He preceded her in death. She later married Ralph "Bud" W. O'Connor on August 12, 1995. He preceded her in death on November 15, 2014. Anne was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #367 of Gary and St. Joseph the Worker Church also of Gary. Anne was a Nurses Aid and QMA in Roselawn for many years and also spent time as a librarian and real estate agent. She enjoyed spending her time watching sports on television, especially tennis, basketball, and Chicago Cubs baseball. Most of all Anne enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her children: Jo Anne Doxey of Williamsburg, VA, Myron E. "Bud" Hanes of Portage, IN, Karen Flatt of Valparaiso, IN, Lisa (Richard) Olson of Coatesville, IN, Linda (Don) Doyle of Chalmers, IN, and David (Brenda) Hanes of Avon, IN; sister, Betty Higgins of Merrillville, IN. Also surviving are grandchildren: Edward (Natasha) Zdobylak, Jennifer (Troy) Smith, Ken (Mandy) Olson, Andy (Andrea) Olson, Jenna Olson, Amy Olson, Alyssa (Adam) Richart, and Megan Doyle; six great grandchildren. Preceding her in death with her parents and spouses are siblings: Mary Zagrovich, Helen Gudinas, Dorothy Savitski, Johnny Kopil, and Andrew Kopil; son-in-law, Jeff Flatt, and granddaughter, Nicole Anne Russell. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 PM (CST) Thursday June 15, 2017 at Rees Funeral Home (600 W. Old ridge Rd. Hobart, IN). Funeral Mass 10:00 AM (CST) Friday, June 16, 2017 at St. Andrew Church (801 W. 73rd Ave. Merrillville, IN 46410). Interment to follow in Calumet Park Cemetery of Merrillville, IN. Fr. Mick Kopil to officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in Anne's name to the American Cancer Society. Share memories and condolences online at: www.clapperfuneral services.com

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Published by The Times on Jun. 14, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Anne O'Connor

7 Entries

Teri Kopil

June 17, 2022

Remembering my Auntie Pookie as we approach her birthday. I miss her laugh, and twinkle in her eyes when she smiled. Sending hugs to all of my cousins.

Paul Gritton

June 15, 2017

Rest in peace Aunt Pookie. You will be missed by all who knew and loved you.

Sincere condolences to the family and others who knew her well enough to see this. Fond memories of our past family get togethers for holidays, graduations and weddings.

Sad news but pray that she's celebrating with her brothers and sisters in heaven.

Teri Kopil

June 15, 2017

It's interesting how we remember our relatives. I had five aunts in this family and one uncle and I remember all those who have passed away, very differently. My Aunt Pookie was always one to share a joke or a laugh. She had an infectious sense of humor that wasn't limited by gender, age or anything else. In fact, if she was being even the slightest bit naughty, she would get that glimmer in her eye like a child who knew he wasn't supposed to do something but did it anyway. I loved that about her. I know that she's in Heaven with her loved ones who went before her, having one big party! She's not in any pain any longer. She will be missed by a lot of us who loved her. Prayers and love to all those who are mourning her loss.

Teri Kopil

June 15, 2017

It's interesting how we remember our loved ones. While I had five aunts in this family and an uncle, I remember them all very differently. Aunt Pookie was always one who didn't care about how things looked, or what others thought. She always had a joke to tell or a laugh to share. She had an infectious sense of humor that wasn't limited by age, gender, or anything else. I have a lot of good memories as a child in her basement, having fun. I know that she's in Heaven with all of her loved ones who have gone before her, laughing and having a huge party where she's not in pain any more. My love and prayers to all who are grieving her loss.

Phyllis Strain

June 14, 2017

We will miss you Auntie Pookie... you were very special to all of us... please give our family in heaven a big kiss and hug from us and have fun singing once again with all of them !! Love you, Niece Phyllis and family xoxo

Cindy Weber

June 13, 2017

So sorry for your loss.

Stacy Gleason (Higgins)

June 13, 2017

Antie Pookie was always one to share a joke or a smile every time I'd see her. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Prayers for the family that great memories will carry you through the saddest of times.

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