Bliss E. O'Connor Obituary (1924

Bliss E. O’Connor, 91, of Waukegan passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan. She was born on May 11, 1924 in Pocatello, Idaho and was a longtime Waukegan resident. Bliss was an active member of St. Anastasia Parish for over 65 years where she volunteered at the soup kitchen, PADS and funeral luncheons and was a member of the Women’s Club. She graduated from St. Johns Mercy Hospital Nursing School in 1945 and retired from Victory Memorial Hospital as an emergency room nurse after many years of service. Bliss and her son Kevin were actively involved in the early years of the special education development at the Waukegan School District. She is survived by her sons, F. Joseph (Nancy) O’Connor of Lake Villa, Patrick (Laura) O’Connor of Waukegan, Kevin O’Connor of Waukegan; grandchildren, Shawn O’Connor, Courtney O’Connor, Kathleen O’Connor and Dillon Guelich. Bliss is preceded in death by her husband, Francis J. O’Connor; daughter, Mary Guelich; brother, Tom McClintock and parents, Harry L. and Bliss Winerfred McClintock. Funeral mass will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at St. Anastasia Church 624 Douglas Ave. Waukegan. Interment will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, December 11, 2015 at PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME 408 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan. In lieu of flowers donations in her name may be made to the St. Anastasia Church Soup Kitchen 624 Douglas Ave. Waukegan, Illinois 60085.