Barbara L. O'Connor Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara L. O'Connor in Fort Wayne, Indiana, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on February 11, 2026 at the age of 79. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara L. O'Connor to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Floyd C. and Mary E. Burkert; her husbands, Patrick F. O'Connor Sr. and Thomas McKinney; and her sister Jacquelyn Burkert.

She is survived by: her children, Julie McBride (Brian) of Garrett, IN, Aimee Elkin (Dan) of Auburn, IN, Patrick O'Connor Jr. (Michelle) of Sahuarita, AZ. and Ryan O'Connor (Kelly) of Sahuarita, AZ.; her grandchildren, Cassidhe Robbins (Nolan), Elizabeth Grifka (Sylis), Jordan Robbins, Paige Donat (Allen Knick), Levi O'Connor (Isabelle), Searra Secrest (Dylan), Kristopher O'Connor (Kayla), Justin O'Connor and Rylee O'Connor; her great grandchildren, Raiden, Lillian, Linux, Aspen, Thomas, Oaklin, Karson, Johnathon, Remington, Athena, Elena, BoAllen and Giovanni; her sister Beverly Brand (Gerald) of Connecticut; and her great grandchild Jude.