Jerry O'Connor
October 22, 2012
Jerry O’Connor, 72, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012, at the Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Jerry was born at home June 4, 1940, in Des Moines, to Donald and Pauline (West) O’Connor. He retired from the City of Des Moines after more than 30 years of service.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn; son, Pat O’Connor; daughter, Cheryl Ann O’Connor; sister, June (Franklin) Price; sister-in-law, Darline Balm-Demmel; grandchildren, Quentin, Bryce, Olivia, Toby, and Cory; a nephew; and numerous nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Jennifer, and nephew, Jeffrey.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2012, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1100 SE Sharon Drive in Ankeny, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, at St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ankeny.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Suzanne Van Veen
10/27/2012
Marilyn and family ~
We are deeply sorry to hear about Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kevin & Suzanne Van Veen
R. Joe Dunnam
10/25/2012
I will always remember Jerry with a smile on his face, a mischievous twinkle in his eye and a willingness to befriend.
Tonda & Larry Brown
10/25/2012
Dear Marilyn, Thinking of you and your family. May your fond memories of Jerry be close to your heart. Cherish your love for each other.
Pat Davis
10/25/2012
Marilyn, I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I was a good friend of your Mother's and heard so much about you and your family. Please, know I am praying for you. God bless and comfort you all.
Joannie Van Damme
10/24/2012
Sending Deepest Sympathy to Marilyn and family and grandkids. May he Rest In Peace and be with Jennifer now. Joan and Doug Van Damme
Ginny del Rosario
10/23/2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May God hold you in His ever loving arms. Love, Ginny, Marco, Maria and Junior