O'Connor Kathryn I. "Kay" O'Connor, age 72. Passed away on August 6th from inflammatory breast cancer. Kay was born in St. Paul on September 4, 1931. She was the youngest of the 9 Effinger children and is survived by her siblings: Marguerite Neuenfeldt, Lois McTie, Betty Mack and Peter Effinger, along with many nieces and nephews. Kay is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jerry O'Connor and their four children: Christine (Douglas Zak) O'Connor Zak, Ann (David) Sandgren, Tim (Jodi) O'Connor, and Kitty (David) O'Connor Eichholz. Kay has 9 grandchildren: Alex Keller, Nick Keller, Gina (Ross Solwold) Sandgren, Peter (Veeti Tandon) Sandgren, Emily (Sebastien) Saunoi- Sandgren, Kyle O'Connor, Olivia O'Connor, Will Eichholz, and Cole Eichholz; two great-grandchildren: Sommer and Devon Solwold. Our family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses and hospice caregivers who helped Mom along her way. Many thanks to our friends and relatives, especially her niece, Marianne Andersen. Words can never fully express our gratitude to the staff at Our Lady of Good Counsel Cancer Home for Mom's tender, loving care. To know her was to love her and marvel at her artistic talent. Mom's presence will be missed, but her gifts of love and art live on, filling our homes and hearts with joy. Funeral service Tuesday, August 10, 2004, 10 AM at ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1138 Seminole Ave, West St. Paul, MN. Visitation TODAY 4-8 PM at THE JOHNSON PETERSON FUNERAL HOME (651- 222-3220), 612 S. Smith Av., St. Paul, MN 55107, and one hour prior to service. Family interment at Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Published on August 8, 2004


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