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1949-2025
Timothy Jay O'Connor 75, Topeka, KS, was born March 11, 1949, at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, KS. He died January 21, 2025, undergoing rehab at Burlington KS.
While his mother preceded him in death upon his birth, he was raised on the family farm by his father alongside his brother Edward Joseph O’Connor. His grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and members of the community were always close by in her absence. His upbringing instilled in him an appreciation for life, even writing poetry about enjoying the simple things. He graduated Macksville High in 1967, and Emporia State University in 1971. He settled and lived most of his life in Topeka, KS.
He is survived by his two nieces, Kate Shepard, Yates Center, KS,, and Martha Degrado of Iola, KS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and nephew Kevin Edward O’Connor. Interment will be February 3, 2025, in Macksville, KS.
Per wishes of Tim and his family Memorial has been started. Memorial Contributions can be directed to the scholarship as follows:
Checks should be made payable to the ESU Foundation with the Timothy J. O’Connor Scholarship in the memo portion of the check.
Mailed to:
ESU Foundation
1500 Highland Street
Emporia, KS 66801
Or
Campbell Funeral Home
310 W Rutledge
Yates Center, KS 66783
Gifts can also be given online at: Make a gift to support ESU! - Emporia State University Alumni Association
There is a box to type in the name of the fund
Funeral Home in Charge
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310 W. Rutledge St.
Yates Center, KS 66783