Kevin J. O'Connell Obituary
We announce the death of Kevin J. O'Connell of Des Plaines, Illinois, who passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 73. Kevin will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kevin J. O'Connell to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis O'Connell and John O'Connell. He is survived by: his siblings, John O'Connell (Lynn), Michael O'Connell (Jodie), James O'Connell (Rose) and Kathy Wallace (David); his daughters, Melissa Samp (Steven), Meghan Richardson (Chris) and Margaret Jump (Austin); his grandchildren, Martin, Tegan, Taylor, Tinsley and Blue; and his fiancée Tamara Girten.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Kevin's name to American Legion Post 36, 1291 Oakwood Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60016, [email protected], to support this goal of his.
