Douglas Lee O'Connell's obituary , Passed away on July 2, 2026 in Sterling, Illinois

Douglas Lee O'Connell

May 20, 1953 - July 2, 2026 (73 years old)

Sterling, Illinois

Douglas Lee O'Connell's obituary , Passed away on July 2, 2026 in Sterling, Illinois

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Douglas Lee O'Connell

May 20, 1953 - July 2, 2026 (73 years old)

Sterling, Illinois

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Douglas Lee O'Connell Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Douglas Lee O'Connell of Sterling, Illinois is shared. Douglas, born on May 20, 1953, passed away on July 2, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William "Bill" O'Connell and Maxine O'Connell (Hill); and his father-in-law Edward "Bud" Carl (Fred). He is survived by: his wife Charlene Carl of John's Lutheran Church; his children, Devin O'Connell of Sterling, Kellen O'Connell of Sterling, Owen and Aislinn O'Connell of Sterling; his brother Bruce O'Connell (Theresa) of Rapid City, SD; his mother-in-law Janet Carl of Prophetstown; his sisters-in-law, Anita Carl of Sterling and Denise Carl of Sterling; and his niece Brynna Carl of Sterling.

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July 13

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Schilling Funeral Home
702 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

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July 14

Visitation

St. John's Lutheran Church
703 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

Tue

July 14

Memorial service

St. John's Lutheran Church
703 3rd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

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