Submitted by: Mary Jo Koran

SBT 7/24/1996

Gladys O'Connor

October 9, 1912 - July 22, 1996

Gladys O'Connor, 83, residing at Miller's Merry Manor, Wakarusa, Ind., formerly of South Bend, North Liberty, and Brandenton, Fla., passed away at 10:25 p.m. on Monday, July 22, at the nursing home.

Mrs. O'Connor was employed in education as a first grade school teacher and later as an elementary counselor for the Mishawaka School System for 27 years.

She was born on Oct. 9, 1912 in Montpelier, Ohio, to the late Carey and Irma (Benjamin) Treesh.

On Nov. 26, 1930, in South Bend, she married Russell O'Connor who survives, with two daughters, Karen Knight of Albuquerque, N.M.; and Linda Vaszari of Spring Grove, Ill.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Harold Treesh of Niles, Mich. One son, Patrick O'Connor preceded his parents in death in 1950.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 26, at the North Liberty Church of Christ with the Rev. Charles Richmond officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, at the Palmer Funeral Home in Lakeville, Ind., and also one hour prior to services in the church on Friday.

Mrs. O'Connor was a former member of the Harris Prairie Church of Christ, River Park Church of Christ, and the North Liberty Church of Christ. She was a member of the West Side Christian Church in Bradenton, Fla., Mishawaka Education Association, Indiana State Teachers Association and National Education Association. She was a graduate of Goshen College and received her Master's Degree from the Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind. Mrs. O'Connor was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in North Liberty.

Memorial contributions may be given to the North Liberty Church of Christ, 65225 Indiana 23, North Liberty, IN 46554.