William T. O'Connor, 59, St. Joseph, MO
By: Gregory Hurt
Updated: January 18, 2013
William T. O'Connor, 59, St. Joseph, Missouri died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Topeka VA Hospital.
He was born April 11, 1953 to Dr. William and Louise O'Connor in St. Joseph, Missouri.
William was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church, had a lifelong interest in mechanics and electronics, was a devoted dog lover, and enjoyed gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law; and a grandson.
Survivors: daughters, Nancy Porter (Jason), Vickie Lynn Hayward (Randy), Stephanie Ann Hathcox; sisters, Suzanne O'Connor, Maureen Watkins, Sheila Rickel, Kerry O'Connor, and Mary Minney; grandchildren, Krystle, April, Tabby, Matthew, Destiny, Caitlin, Brittany, Samantha, and Brandon; great-granddaughter, Melodee; and numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Monday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Inurnment Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends 3:30-5:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Parish Rosary 3:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Friends of the Shelter.
He was born April 11, 1953 to Dr. William and Louise O'Connor in St. Joseph, Missouri.
William was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church, had a lifelong interest in mechanics and electronics, was a devoted dog lover, and enjoyed gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law; and a grandson.
Survivors: daughters, Nancy Porter (Jason), Vickie Lynn Hayward (Randy), Stephanie Ann Hathcox; sisters, Suzanne O'Connor, Maureen Watkins, Sheila Rickel, Kerry O'Connor, and Mary Minney; grandchildren, Krystle, April, Tabby, Matthew, Destiny, Caitlin, Brittany, Samantha, and Brandon; great-granddaughter, Melodee; and numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Monday, St. Joseph Cathedral Catholic Church. Inurnment Leavenworth National Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends 3:30-5:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Parish Rosary 3:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to the Friends of the Shelter.
