Patricia O'Connor

August 25, 1940 ~ September 14, 2023
Patricia O’Connor, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 14, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in Hammond Indiana, to the late Earl & Jean O’Connor on August 25, 1940. Patricia worked for several years as a Customer Service Manager for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois. She was a Master Gardener and shared her knowledge with plant lovers around the world. She loved feeding any animals that showed up on her porch, especially cats. Pat served as a feline rescue patriot helping those homeless cats become spayed and neutered in her community. She enjoyed interacting with local radio personalities which delighted her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was a loving and caring grandma.
Patricia is survived by her daughters; Robin Olbrich and Kristine (Scott) Schutte, grandchildren; Emma (Nick) Males, Sarah (Frank) Vasquez and Henry (Jaclyn) Schutte, great-grandchildren; Oliver & Evelyn and brothers; Bobby Connor & Jimmy Connor.
Patricia is preceded in death by her siblings; Howard, Betty, Deloris, Mollie, Billy, Beverly, Dick, Mason, Jack & Frank.
Patricia’s Life Celebration® Memorial Gathering will be held at O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46237, Thursday, September 21, 2023, from 4:00pm-6:00pm, with a Memorial Service immediately following at 6:00pm.
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Praying for you and your entire family! May God hold you and give you peace during this time.
She was truly a wonderful person I work with her at BCBs
Robin and Chris,
We are so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Recently I had a chance to reconnect with her and I’m so glad to have found her. She was my favorite aunt when I was growing up and I’ll never forget her spaghetti and her love for Pepsi!
Wishing you and your families comfort and peace.
Loving hugs,
Sandie and Tim
Kristine and Family,
Prayers and thoughts from Mark and Jane Hackert from Evansville K of C 7544 in this time of your loss. Jane too is a Master Gardener and understand her love of plants and gardening, sharing her knowlege and love of gardening with others. You will be included in K of C Council 7544 good the the order prayers, as well as Sprigler Assembly 253 Good of the order prayers as well.
So sorry for your loss. Please be assured of my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. She was such a fun person to work with at Blue Cross and Blue shield we had lots of fun.Prayers for the family
I worked with Pat at Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Pat was a wonderful person and I was blessed to know her.