William Michael O’Connor, age 57, of Warrens, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 17, 2008, at his home. He was born on Nov. 3, 1950, to Lano and Evelyn (Ludke) O’Connor in Sparta, Wisconsin.
Bill was united in marriage to Sue Ann Hendricks on Aug. 12, 1972, in Kingsford, Michigan. He attended WWTI and received an associate’s degree in Agri-Science. He was a partner with his father in the cranberry business. Bill was a dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church of Tomah. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed his CB radios, gospel singing, playing guitar, conservation and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Sue of Warrens, WI; his daughter, Theresa (Jonathan) Amberson of Norwalk, WI; his parents, Lano and Evelyn of Tomah, WI; his brother, Gail (Sammy Raide) O’Connor of Waukegan, IL, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alice and Grover O’Connor and Sylvia and Everett Ludke; and a brother-in-law, Jeffery Hendricks.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Tomah. Pastor William Swan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Wood Cemetery. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Monday from 12 p.m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church in Tomah or to St. Clare’s Mission of Sparta, WI. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements.
Source: The Tomah Journal (Tomah, WI) http://www.tomahjournal.com/articles/2008/01/21/obituaries/21obits.txt
