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December 15 1947 December 12 2022
Helen I. O’Connor, nearly 75, of Traverse City passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022 at Munson Medical Center. Helen was born on December 15, 1947 to the late Hubert Lee and Lucile (Lamblin) Bailey in Kentucky. Helen married Donald Edward O’Connor after he returned home from his time in the service. They were married on August 23, 1968. Together they welcomed two children, Michielle and Martin into this crazy world and together they were a family. Donald unexpectedly passed away on February 12, 1981 after experiencing a massive heart attack. Helen later met her best friend, Dennis George Martin and they married on October 8, 1982. After many good years, he sadly passed away on September 18, 2012. Helen was an amazing mom and grandma. She was a wonderful domestic goddess and enjoyed sewing, baking and quilting. She also liked to spend time outside in her garden, mowing the lawn, boating and camping. She also loved trips to the casino. Above all else, she cherished her family and loved spoiling her grand girls. Helen was preceded in death by her siblings Thomas, Jack and Mary. Helen is survived by her daughter Michelle Leigh O’Connor; son Martin Edward O’Connor; granddaughters Morgan Leigh (Devin) Gokey and Emily (Matt) Hill; great grandsons Mason and Fynn Gokey; and her siblings Rita, Edith, Carol, Donald and Joseph. The funeral will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 3:00 pm with visitation beginning at 2:00 pm at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in her honor may be directed to Munson Hospice. Please share your memories here at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Helen I O’Connor December 15 1947 December 12 2022.
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Traverse City, state: Michigan