Dorothy Mae O'Connell's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2024 in Saint Joseph, Michigan

Dorothy Mae O'Connell

January 18, 1926 - October 5, 2024 (98 years old)

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Dorothy Mae O'Connell's obituary , Passed away on October 5, 2024 in Saint Joseph, Michigan

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Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

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Dorothy Mae O'Connell

January 18, 1926 - October 5, 2024 (98 years old)

Saint Joseph, Michigan

Dorothy Mae O'Connell Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dorothy Mae O'Connell of Saint Joseph, Michigan, born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, who passed away on October 5, 2024, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Mae O'Connell to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Flood and Ida Flood (Anderson); her husbands, Clyde Jonatzke and Daniel O'Connell; and her siblings, Frank, William, John, James, Jane Johnson and Shirley Kasischke.

She is survived by: her children, Linda Jonatzke-Blumenthal of Stevensville, John Jonatzke of Stevensville, Mary Jonatzke of St. Joseph, Diane Martin (Gerald) of Grand Rapids, James Jonatzke (Margaret) of Hartford, Daniel O'Connell of Chicago and Kathleen Smart (Scott) of St. Joseph; her siblings, Robert Flood (Eleanor) of St. Joseph and Virginia Vanderboegh of Michigan City, IN; and her caregiver Matamoana Taufoou. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Twin City Area Catholic School Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services



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Oct 14

Visitation

Starks & Menchinger Chapel
2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085

Mon

Oct 14

Rosary

Starks & Menchinger Chapel
2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085

Tue

Oct 15

Funeral service

St. Bernard's Catholic Church - Benton Harbor
555 E Delaware Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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