James R. Conner, age 59, of Kenosha passed away on Saturday, May 29,2021 at his home with his family by his side. Jim was born on May 20th,1962 in Kenosha to James and Karen (Olsen) Conner Sr.. His father James Sr. Proceeded him in death in 1968 and he was blessed when his mother Karen remarried with a wonderful step father “Rudy” Price in 1972. He graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1980. Jim worked for a few places over the years including Motorola, and most recently a machinist at Amorim. He also worked part time for Villa D’Carlo and Pizza time delivering pizzas. Jim coached all his kid’s sports teams when they were young and was known for his competitive spirit. He enjoyed concerts, gambling, playing pool and was a member of the KPBL and the BCA pool leagues. Jim was also a die hard Green Bay Packer and Chicago Blackhawks fan. His greatest joy was the time he spent with his family.
He was preceded in death by, his parents James Conner Sr., Karen Price, Rudolph (Rudy) Price, Uncle Donald Olsen, Grandparents Donald Olsen Sr and Frances Olsen, and cousins Micheal and Shawn Olsen.
Jim is survived by, four children, Matthew Conner, Mitchell (fiancé Jenn) Conner, Melissa Chandler, and Megan Sturycz; six grandchildren, Zoey, Rylee, Aubree, Liam, Mason and Egan; his Uncle Charles “Chuck” (Cathy) Olsen and two stepsisters, Lisa Sullivan and Debbie Kidd.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Jim will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, June 7th,2021 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church (2224 – 30th Avenue) with interment to follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. A visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass.
