Irene M. O\u2019Connell, age 96, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Hospice Alliance Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie.<\/p>\n
Born on March 17, 1920, in Kenosha, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Sophie (Kotarski) Korzilius.\u00a0 She attended local schools, was a graduate of Kenosha High School and also Trenary\u2019s College of Commerce.<\/p>\n
On March 6, 1948, Irene was united in marriage to Thomas \u201cBud\u201d J. O\u2019Connell at Grace Lutheran Church.\u00a0 They were blessed with two children and 49 years of marriage before he passed away on January 27, 1998.<\/p>\n
Irene was employed with McWhyte Wire Rope Company, Frost Company and the Leader Store.\u00a0 She was also a 60-year member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and volunteered her time at St. Catherine\u2019s Hospital.<\/p>\n
Irene enjoyed reading, spending time with her family & visits from her church friends.<\/p>\n
She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Jim) Ribar; her four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, her loving nieces and nephews and daughter in law, Gail O\u2019Connell.\u00a0 In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Patrick J. O\u2019Connell, Sr.; a sister, Elsie Fonk and a great grandson, Thomas O\u2019Connell.<\/p>\n
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to her dedicated grandsons, Patrick (Chris) and Mark (Lori) O\u2019Connell; her loving niece and husband that were attentive to Irene\u2019s care, Christine \u201cMissy\u201d & Scott Fredrick and special family friend, Sue Hamilton for all their time and compassion given to Irene over the years. Also, sincere thanks to the ladies from \u201cRight at Home\u201d and the Hospice Alliance, Inc. staff for their care.<\/p>\n
Funeral services honoring Irene\u2019s life will be held on Monday, August 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7104-39th Avenue. Interment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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