Dianne O'Connor
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With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dianne "Mimi" Lois (Port) O'Connor who died on April 16, 2020 of the brutal illness Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. She was surrounded by loving family. She will be remembered for her sparkling personality, her loyal friendships and her sense of humor.
Dianne was born in Portage, Wisconsin on January 28, 1944 to Donald and Gladys. She married her childhood sweetheart, Jack O'Connor on May 29, 1965 who preceded her in death in 2005. She graduated from Portage High School in 1962 and attended Suomi College in Hancock, Michigan.
Dianne spent most of her life in Wisconsin and her last years in Vermont. She was loved and cherished by many people including: her children; Michele Barr of Quechee, Vermont, Amanda (Rob) Miller of Hinsdale, Illinois, Erin (Paul) O'Connor-Quicker of Woodstock, Vermont, and John (Dr. Elizabeth) O'Connor of Green Bay, Wisconsin; her grandchildren, Connor, Kate and Billy Barr, Molly, Jay and Caroline Miller, Riley, Owen and Jack Quicker, and Eleanor and Maren O'Connor. In addition to her immediate family, Dianne is survived by her sister, Barbara (Fred) Bronson, numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated in Dianne's honor to the Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation, 3634 W. Market Street, Suite 110, Akron, OH 44333.
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