Pamela O’Connell, 61, of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at her home.
Born in Kenosha on April 30, 1960, she was the daughter of Marvin and Janice (Sapp) Halvorsen. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she was educated in local schools and graduated from George Nelson Tremper High School in 1978. She went on to receive her barber’s license.
On August 22, 1981, she married her high school sweetheart, John O’Connell. They recently celebrated their 40th anniversary. Pam dedicated her life to her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Her friendly nature will be missed.
Survivors include her husband, John O’Connell; four children, Dan (Stephanie) O’Connell, Aaren (Bea Bogarelli) O’Connell, Ashley (Kacy) Kliment, and Eric (Sasha Davisson) O’Connell; two grandchildren, Harriette and Winston Kliment with a grandson on the way; mother, Janice Halvorsen; sisters, Melanie Gentry and Julie Chase; and her beloved dog, Dash. She is further survived by other loving relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Halvorsen.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 2nd, at Proko Funeral Home, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will take place Thursday, February 3rd, at Proko Funeral Home, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private.
