1931
John
2019
John James O'Connor
November 7, 1931 — May 14, 2019
John James “Jim” O’Connor, 87, Benson, Minn., died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in St. Cloud, Minn. Visitation will be from 5–7 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2019, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson. Visitation will continue from 10–11 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2019, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.
John James “Jim” O’Connor was born on November 7, 1931, in Benson, Minnesota, the son of John and Ethel (McQuaid) O’Connor. He grew up and attended grade school in Benson. He graduated from Benson Senior High School. He served in the United States Army from May 28, 1953 to May 27, 1955.
On November 30, 1957, Jim was united in marriage to Betty Jeane Suflow at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in De Graff, by Monsignor Trainor. This union was blessed with over 61 years of marriage and three children. They made their home on the farm in Swenoda Township. Jim farmed, drove Semi with Carl and John Jergenson in his early years, mowed lawns for turkey barns, worked at Red Ball and delivered fertilizer for Cenex. He enjoyed bowling, playing BINGO and cards, and square dancing. He enjoyed watching College and Pro Baseball, Football, and Basketball. Jim loved going to Sandy’s for coffee and getting all the Farming news. He was called from this life on Tuesday evening, May 14, 2019, at the St. Cloud Hospital. He attained the age of 87 years, 6 months, and 7 days.
Jim is survived by his children Paul (Angela) O’Connor, of Burnsville, Pamela (Kevin) Larson Kalispell, Montana, and Timothy O’Connor of Benson; two grandchildren, Zachary O’Connor, and Alyssa O’Connor; siblings Margaret Shekleton of New Hampton, Iowa, Pat (JoAnne) O’Connor of Davenport, Iowa, and MaryAnn (Richard) Hawkins of St. Paul; and several other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty Jeane on March 21, 2014, Parents John and Ethel O’Connor, Mother and Father in law Grace and Ervin Suflow, brother in laws Jack Shekleton, and Robert Suflow. Blessed be his memory.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, May 17, 2019
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson
Visitation
Saturday, May 18, 2019
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson
Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson
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