Eleanor O'Connor Holmquist, nee Rohr (1917-2006) Chicago, IL
Eleanor O'Connor Holmquist, nee Rohr, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, age 89 years, in Kansas City, MO. She was a beloved daughter, wife, sister, aunt, godmother and friend. Born March 18, 1917 in Chicago, IL to Mary O'Malley and William Benoy Rohr, and graduated from Loretto Academy. Married to John ''Jack'' O'Connor, who died in 1954, and later to Ed Holmquist, who also predeceased her. She is survived by her brother, Robert W. Rohr of Mission, KS; nieces, Leslie Reynard of Edwardsville, IL, Suzanne Miller of Lawrence, KS and Claire Crawford of Olathe, KS; and many friends whom she loved greatly. Memorial services, to be held at Incarnation Church in Palos Heights, IL. Inurnment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Worth, IL are pending, with details to be announced.
Published in the Chicago Tribune on 4/1/2006.