
Michael Joseph O'Connell
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Michael Joseph O'Connell, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born on November 5, 1942, in Montgomery, WV, to the late Andrew Jr. and Arabelle (Garrage) O'Connell.
Michael is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth (Nitchell) O'Connell; children, Duane (Martha) O'Connell, Michael O'Connell, Edward "Ed" Eggleston, Jackie (Rick) Hammond, and Melodie (Gordon) Nickerson; grandchildren, Rocky, Johnathan, Macey, Jeremy, and Justin; several great grandchildren; siblings, Andrew "Fuzz" O'Connell and Margaret Wright; and a loving host of extended family, friends, and acquaintances.
Michael was preceded in death by his first wife, Billie (Harrison) O'Connell; parents; son, Jeff Eggleston; siblings, Ike and Thomas O'Connell; and brother-in-law, Fred Wright.
Services for Michael will begin on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, with visitation from 4 PM to 8 PM at Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart. On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, a funeral service will be held at 12 PM with an hour of visitation prior beginning at 11 AM at Billings Funeral Home. A burial with military honors and a graveside service will immediately follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Michael proudly served his country in the US Navy for 4 years and worked for Bull Moose Tube and Wheelbrator & Frye. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 308, Clay Democratic Club, VFW Post 88, and DAV Chapter 19. He will be dearly missed.
Memorial donations made in Michael's honor can be directed to Heart 2 Heart Hospice in Elkhart.
