Young, Epha J. (O'Connell) Beloved mother, grand-mother, sister and dear friend to everyone who had the good fortune to know her. On November 16, 2014, at age 78, Epha opened up her arms and welcomed her angels as she died peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Epha left us in the same manner she lived her life, with grace, love and acceptance. Preceded in death by husband, Roger; parents: Michael & Martha; brother, Steve O'Connell. Survived by children: Kimberly (James Hickey) Junkert, Terry Junkert, Michele (Dave) Johnson & Tim (Heather) Junkert; grand-children: Daniel, David, Andrew, Alex, Cody, Shaye & Joe; great-grandchildren: Aiden, Brecken & Ava; loving step-family members Jim (Phyllis) Young, Bill (Annie) Young, Morgan, Jimmy, Chris, Nicole, Sarah, Guy IV, Nick, Alex, Taylor, Sam, Billy; siblings: Michael O'Connell, Mary Ellen (Ron Richardson) & Richard O'Connell; nieces, nephews, other relatives & many friends. Memorial service at KOZLAK-RADULOVICH BLAINE CHAPEL (107th Ave. NE & Hwy. 65) Saturday at 5 PM with visitation beginning at 3:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to donor's choice. kozlakradulovich.com "A Celebration of Life" 763-783-1100

Published on November 20, 2014


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