Obituaries

Recent Obituaries and Ceremonies at O’Connor Mortuary

Mark P. Wolfson

Mark P. Wolfson

Mar 2, 2024

Mark P. Wolfson, 83, a longtime resident of Villa Park, California, passed away on March 2, 2024. He was born to David and Jeanette Wolfson on July 19, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois. Mark is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Catherine McCarthy (Kitty) Wolfson, daughter Alexandra (Bryan) Celano, son Jason Wolfson, three grandchildren: RoseElle Wolfson, Everett Wolfson...

Rita Beth Olson

Rita Beth Olson

Mar 1, 2024

Rita Beth Olson

July 19, 1943 – March 1, 2024

San Clemente, CA

On Friday, March 1, 2024, Rita Beth Olson entered her Heavenly Home the way she lived her life; with courage, dignity & grace.  She passed away peacefully with Richard, her loving husband of fifty-one...

Samuel Anthony Barton Jr.

Samuel Anthony Barton Jr.

Mar 1, 2024

Samuel Anthony Barton, 82, was born on March 28, 1941, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and passed away peacefully in Bend Oregon on March 1, 2024. He joins his mother, Annetta, his father, Samuel, his sister, Carol, his beloved wife, Luckie, and his treasured son, Scottie. A proud veteran, Samuel served twenty-one years as a Marine and retired as a Master...

Kathleen Anne Rolfes

Kathleen Anne Rolfes

Feb 27, 2024

Kathy Rolfes-Treadwell

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kathy Rolfes-Treadwell, beloved mother, devoted wife, and cherished friend, in Newport Beach on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on May 11, 1932, in Kewanee Illinois, Kathy’s life was a testament to the power of love, dedication, and...

Walter John "Walt" Mieszerski

Walter John "Walt" Mieszerski

Feb 27, 2024

Walter Mieszerski, 95, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at a board and care facility in Mission Viejo, CA.

Walter was born February 23, 1929 to the late John and Julia Mieszerski. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving for four years during the Korean War.

Prior to his...

Donald James Wright

Donald James Wright

Feb 27, 2024

In loving memory of Donald James Wright

Donald James Wright, age 93, passed away on February 27, 2024, in Lake Forest, CA, after a courageous battle with the complications of a stroke.

Don was born May 18, 1930, in Kewanee, Illinois, to Grace and Horace Wright.

While in Illinois, he played basketball at...

Karen Sue Chavez

Karen Sue Chavez

Feb 23, 2024

Karen Sue Chavez

Karen Sue Chavez passed away at the age of 75 on February 23, 2024, at 6:30pm at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA surrounded by her dear husband Louie and many family members.

Karen was born in Phoenix, Arizona on May 22, 1948, where she spent her childhood. She...

Thomas Edward "Tom" Ingraham

Thomas Edward "Tom" Ingraham

Feb 22, 2024

Thomas Edward Ingraham December 1, 1936 – February 22, 2024

Thomas (Tom) Edward Ingraham, a longtime resident of Irvine, California, beloved by his family, neighbors and friends, died peacefully due to heart disease on February 22, 2024.

Tom is survived by his wife Sandy, his three daughters, Lynn (Stuart Hutchins) Ingraham, Holly (Christy Merrell) Ingraham,...

Jerry Alan Schjei

Jerry Alan Schjei

Feb 21, 2024

Jerry Alan Schjei

Jerry Alan Schjei was born in Aberdeen, WA on August 18 th , 1945, to Parker and Bernice Schjei. Jerry spent his early years playing neighborhood sports with his brother (David) and youth sports in Central Park, then later at Aberdeen High School where he graduated in 1963. After high school, he...

Barry Joe Kidd

Barry Joe Kidd

Feb 20, 2024

Barry J. Kidd

Barry J. Kidd, (83), of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, passed away from melanoma on February 20, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Barry was born to Vernon and Bernice Kidd, on March 9, 1940 in Los Angeles. He loved playing golf and attended L.A. Harbor Junior College. After graduating, Barry continued...

Steven Lee Lineberger

Steven Lee Lineberger

Feb 18, 2024

Steven Lee Lineberger, a man known for his warmth, humor, and dedication to family, passed away peacefully at his Capistrano Beach home on February 18th, 2024. He was 70 years old.

A Long Beach native and the youngest of four (Chuck, Susan, and Jim), Steve was born on October 15 th , 1953 to Jim...

Joseph Patrick Jones

Joseph Patrick Jones

Feb 18, 2024

Joseph Patrick Jones was born in Muskogee, OK, February 27, 1933, to Robert and Margaret Jones. He had an older sister, Mary and younger brother, James.

He graduated in 1957 from OK Agricultural & Mechanical College with a degree in Engineering. McDonnell Douglas hired him right out of college and in 1957 he took a road trip...

Joseph Thomas Albano

Joseph Thomas Albano

Feb 17, 2024

In Loving Memory of Joseph T. Albano

Joe Albano, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of faith, peacefully departed this world on February 17th, 2024, at the age of 78. Surrounded by the profound love of his family, Joe transitioned into eternal peace, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to his...

Nancy Lou Lowery

Nancy Lou Lowery

Feb 15, 2024

Nancy Lou Lowery

August 1, 1930 – February 15, 2024

Nancy Lowery was a mother, a grandmother, and a great grandmother. She was loved by her three grandsons, Matthew, Parker, and Ian, and her five great-grandchildren, Logan, Remi, Boone, Ray, and Jack. She was also a musician, music teacher, band and...

Jeanne Marie Freuler

Jeanne Marie Freuler

Feb 14, 2024

Born in 1933, Jeanne the beloved youngest child of Cosmos and Delores (Patullo) Degregory and passed away on February 14, 2024. Jeanne was predeceased by seven siblings, Mildred, Rose, Emma, Gilda, Ray, Annette and Pete.

Jeanne graduated from Bound Brook High School and worked for Johnson and Johnson in Sales. She married Raymond “Ray” Freuler who also...

Gabriel Orlando Dedonato

Gabriel Orlando Dedonato

Feb 14, 2024

Gabby was born in Los Angeles, CA in 1930. He was the son of ltalian immigrants who were seeking a better life in America. He grew up during the Great Depression and came of age during World War ll. He graduated from Loyola High School and California State University, Los Angeles. Gabby proudly served in the United States Air...

Stephen Craig Spain

Stephen Craig Spain

Feb 13, 2024

Stephen Craig Spain, a cherished beacon of joy and kindness, passed away on February 13, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on July 25, 1954, to Dorothy Emogene Williams (Woods) and Emil Leon Spain, and later stepson to Arthur Fredrick Williams, Stephen’s early years were marked by the love of his family, including his adored grandmother, Nellie Woods....

Lily Shearer

Lily Shearer

Feb 13, 2024

Lily Markley Shearer passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2024 with her family by her side at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her husband Mike Shearer, who passed away in 2002.

She is survived by her two children, Susan Shearer Chong and Stephen Shearer, their spouses Herbert Chong and Linda...

John Thomas "Jack" Gallagher

John Thomas "Jack" Gallagher

Feb 13, 2024

Jack passed away after a very short illness on February 13, 2024. Jack was born on August 30, 1932 in Rockford, Illinois to James and Erma Gallagher. He was one of four children: Janet, James, and Mike.

Jack attended the University of Notre Dame prior to joining the Marine Corps in 1955. He joined the Corps to...

Karen Ann Jantzen

Karen Ann Jantzen

Feb 12, 2024

Karen Ann Jantzen

October 16, 1951 – February 12, 2024

On February 12, 2024, Karen Ann Jantzen (Nee, Knaus) beloved wife of Edward R. Jantzen, died at her home in Dana Point, CA.

Karen was born in Cleveland, OH, and was raised in Euclid, OH, before moving to California...

Obituaries for O'Connor Mortuary

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