Marcella A. O’Connell, nee Coogan, passed away at home with her family present on Oct. 1, born to the late Julia and Marvin Coogan on Oct. 9, 1928. Beloved wife of Richard O’Connell, Sgt. CPD retired, celebrated fifty years of wedded love and happiness on Sept. 22, 2006. Loving mother of Mary Ellen (Robert) St. Aubin, Michael (Amy), Patrick CFD (Norma), Richard (Laverne), Marcella (James, Carpenters Local #558) Frawley, Regina (James OLFD) Pappas, Robert CPD (Miriam) and Jane (James U.S. Army) Kokaska. Imparted her wisdom and humor to her thirty grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dear sister of Dorothy (the late George) Batten, the late Eileen (George) Dewindt and the late James Coogan. Her genuine warm hearted and unique personality will be remembered and missed by all. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 8:45 a.m. from the Andrew J. McGann and Son Funeral Home to St. Christina Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Little Company of Mary Cancer Center, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, IL 60805, would be appreciated. 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400.
