Loretta R. O'Connor nee Ringrose (1924-2006) Chicago, IL
Loretta R. O'Connor, age 82, of Marinette, WI, passed away on Tuesday, March 21 at home. She was born on Feb. 16, 1924 in Chicago, IL to the late Roderick and Theresa, nee Carroll, Ringrose. She graduated from Trinity High School. Loretta was married to Jeremiah O'Connor on Oct. 9, 1948 in Oak Park, IL and they had lived in Des Plaines, IL for many years. After retiring, Loretta and Jerry moved to Sun City West, AZ and lived there until recently moving to Marinette to be near their daughter. She enjoyed traveling the world with her beloved husband. In addition to her husband Jerry she is survived by a daughter, Margaret Flanigan of Marinette; a son, Jeremiah (Beverly) of Carol Stream, IL; and three grandchildren, Joyce, Jeremiah and Katherine. She was preceded in death by a son, William; and two sisters, Evelyn and Mary. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 11 a.m. at St Joseph's Church, 1223 Carney Blvd., Marinette, WI, with the Reverend Joseph Dorner officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery in Marinette. Thielen Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Published in the Chicago Tribune on 3/23/2006.