In Memory Of
Elaine O'Connor
1945
2016
Elaine O'Connor
May 17, 1945 — June 22, 2016
Elaine M. O'Connor, 71, of Green Bay, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born May 17, 1945 in Manitowoc to the late William and Margaret (Andres) Theisen. Elaine attended Branch Grade School for her elementary education and graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc.
Elaine married Michael O'Connor, October 12, 1963. They resided in Whitelaw until moving to Green Bay in 1995. Elaine shared a deep bond with her grandchildren and cherised the time she spent with them. She was an avid reader and was also known for her excellent cooking and baking skills which she passed on to her children. Elaine also enjoyed working on her flower beds, which were always so beautiful!
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Michael and their 3 children: Kelly O'Connor of Green Bay, Kevin (Patty) O'Connor of Idaho and Tim (Tammy) O'Connor of Whitelaw. Elaine is also survived by her 3 grandchildren: Alex and Sierra Christon of Green Bay and Joey O'Connor of Whitelaw; sister, Susan Wanek of Little Chute; 2 sisters-in-law, Marlene Theisen of Racine and Charlotte Mezera of Janesville; brothers and sisters-in-law: Daniel (Sharon) O'Connor of Two Rivers, James O'Connor of Ohio, Patrick (Linda) O'Connor of Manitowoc, Lois (Bob) Lehman of Ossco, Roger (Sheryl) O'Connor of Whitelaw and Ellen (James) Schneider of Whitelaw; special cousin, Eilleen Schwingle of Green Bay; 4 Godchildren: Sandra, Debra, Crystal and Josh; many nieces, nephews and friends. She is further survived by her constant companion "Cooper", who was always at her side.
In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert and Richard Theisen; father and mother-in-law, Ervin and Mabel O'Connor; 2 brothers-in-law, Eugene Mezera and John O'Connor and 2 sisters-in-law, JoAnn and Ann O'Connor.
Visitation will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHEDRAL (140 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay), Saturday, July 2, 2016 from 9:30AM to 10:45AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11AM with Rev. John Girotti officiating, Msgr. James Feely concelebrating and Deacon Tom Mahoney assisting. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter (413 St. John St., Green Bay, WI 54301) are appreciated.
A special thank you to Dr. Nawaz and the staff at Vince Lombardi Cancer Center, also to the caregivers from Heartland Hospice. Special thanks to Susan, Ellen and Michelle for the special care they provided.
"To share a memory of Elaine or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below."
Elaine married Michael O'Connor, October 12, 1963. They resided in Whitelaw until moving to Green Bay in 1995. Elaine shared a deep bond with her grandchildren and cherised the time she spent with them. She was an avid reader and was also known for her excellent cooking and baking skills which she passed on to her children. Elaine also enjoyed working on her flower beds, which were always so beautiful!
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Michael and their 3 children: Kelly O'Connor of Green Bay, Kevin (Patty) O'Connor of Idaho and Tim (Tammy) O'Connor of Whitelaw. Elaine is also survived by her 3 grandchildren: Alex and Sierra Christon of Green Bay and Joey O'Connor of Whitelaw; sister, Susan Wanek of Little Chute; 2 sisters-in-law, Marlene Theisen of Racine and Charlotte Mezera of Janesville; brothers and sisters-in-law: Daniel (Sharon) O'Connor of Two Rivers, James O'Connor of Ohio, Patrick (Linda) O'Connor of Manitowoc, Lois (Bob) Lehman of Ossco, Roger (Sheryl) O'Connor of Whitelaw and Ellen (James) Schneider of Whitelaw; special cousin, Eilleen Schwingle of Green Bay; 4 Godchildren: Sandra, Debra, Crystal and Josh; many nieces, nephews and friends. She is further survived by her constant companion "Cooper", who was always at her side.
In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert and Richard Theisen; father and mother-in-law, Ervin and Mabel O'Connor; 2 brothers-in-law, Eugene Mezera and John O'Connor and 2 sisters-in-law, JoAnn and Ann O'Connor.
Visitation will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHEDRAL (140 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay), Saturday, July 2, 2016 from 9:30AM to 10:45AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11AM with Rev. John Girotti officiating, Msgr. James Feely concelebrating and Deacon Tom Mahoney assisting. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter (413 St. John St., Green Bay, WI 54301) are appreciated.
A special thank you to Dr. Nawaz and the staff at Vince Lombardi Cancer Center, also to the caregivers from Heartland Hospice. Special thanks to Susan, Ellen and Michelle for the special care they provided.
"To share a memory of Elaine or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below."
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Elaine O'Connor, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Saturday, July 2, 2016
9:30 - 10:45 am (Central time)
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
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