Janice O'Connell Obituary

We bid farewell to Janice O'Connell of Lakewood, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 18, 2026 at the age of 85. Janice touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Kowalkowski and Marie Kowalkowski (Hogan); her daughter Mary Ann; and her siblings, Helen Bednarowski (Bob), Geraldine Tesch (LeRoy) and Bill Kowalkowski.

She is survived by: her husband Wayne O'Connell of Mary's Catholic Church; her children, Don O'Connell (Sue) of Neenah, Robert O'Connell (Denice) of Menasha, Mike O'Connell (Shari) of Menasha, Dennis O'Connell (Lynn) of Greenville, Gary (Gay "Micki" O'Connell) and Sharon Mueller (Dale) of Minnetrista, Minnesota; her grandchildren, Daniel O'Connell (Forest), Katelin Farley (Tyler), Emily Primm (William), Kevin O'Connell (Becca), Jason O'Connell (Becki), Brian O'Connell (Morgan), Eric O'Connell (Lindsey), Sara Chandler (Dan), Kayla Smolinski (Jonny), Nicholas, Sam, Jack, Evan, Riley O'Connell, Taylor O'Connell (Jamie), Aaron O'Connell (Claire), Kellen and Finnegan Mueller; her sister Lois Miliander (Art) of Menasha; and her sister-in-law Marlene Kowalkowski. She is also survived by 22 great-grandchildren, several brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, wonderful neighbors and friends.