Coni O'Connor

O'Connor, Coni Age 71, of Coon Rapids, formerly of Blooming Prairie, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 13, 2010. After 35 years working for Northwestern Bell in Minneapolis, she retired to spend time with friends working as a hostess at DW's Diner in New Hope. She had a smile and kind word for everyone and was loved by all. She enjoyed her life to the very end and has now found her place in Heaven. She will be deeply missed by her special friend, Bob Huber; beloved sisters, Joyce Haflinger, Nola Sorenson, and Marian Christensen; dearest nieces and nephew; Kim Copenhaver, Kris Chadwick, James Neitzel and Kathy See; and many other loved ones. Preceded in death by husband, Tom O'Connor; parents, Edward and Frances Ditlevson; brother, Lynwood Ditlevson; and sister, Deli Neitzel. Per her wishes, private interment at Fort Snelling. Cremation Society of Minnesota Brooklyn Park 763-560-3100

Published on October 15, 2010