James Philip Paul "Jim" O'Connell
August 07, 1952 - March 17, 2021
Obituary
MONONA - James Philip Paul “Jim” O’Connell, age 68, of Monona, Wis., passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He was born in Madison, Wis., to Maurice and Mary (McCarty) O’Connell on Aug. 7, 1952.
Jim graduated from James Madison Memorial High School in 1969 and from General Motors College. He was united in marriage to Anne Garlinghouse on Oct. 17, 1987, in Madison.
Jim was proud to work as a part of the Zimbrick family for 28 years. He also volunteered for the Monona local radio station, 98.7 WVMO - The Voice of Monona. In his free time, he enjoyed cars, golfing, mowing the lawn, hunting, fishing and bird watching. Jim and Anne loved watching Wisconsin sports teams on TV with an ice cube sandwich. He really loved visiting his favorite Wisconsin places - Lake Michigan, Port Washington, Algoma, Evansville Country Club, and also The Continental Club in Florida.
Jim is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Anne; two sons, Brian (Maddie) and Christopher O’Connell; and seven brothers and sisters, Kathleen (Charles) Bennett, Thomas (Bobbie) O’Connell, Margaret (Mark) Quam, Maureen (Jeffrey) Day, Mary, William (Dawn), and Patrick (Ildi) O’Connell. He is further survived by Anne’s brothers, Bruce (Patsy), John (Stephanie) and Phil (Linda) Garlinghouse; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Daniel; and mother- and father-in-law, Ellen and Spalding Garlinghouse.
A special thank you to Rita Lloyd, John Garlinghouse, Lisa Armstrong, Joan Premo and many other family and friends for their love and support.
As Jim would always say, “Put it on a peg and hit it.”
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to WVMO, the local Monona radio station by emailing friendsofWVMO@gmail.com . Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com .
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Julia Willan
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Anne. Julia & Tom Willan
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Fran Pfefferkorn
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Anne, Brian and Christopher, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will remember our neighbor Jim as such a friendly guy with a voice made for radio. We are holding you in our hearts during this very sad time. Wishing you peace, The Pfefferkorns
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Gail Catalano Capper
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Dear Anne, Brian & Christopher, I am so sad to hear about Jim's passing. He was always so kind and always funny. He sure knew how to put a smile on someones face. He will be dearly missed and fondly thought of. I am sorry for your loss.
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Kevin Tvedten
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Jim was such a great guy good friend, share so many memories with fishing Lake Michigan in Algoma & golfing. Jim pitching on our softball team for so many years. His great sense of Irish humor. He was such a family man. Will miss him dearly our thoughts and prayers to Ann and family. Kevin Tvedten and Family
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Gary Corbett
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How fitting that my dear friend passed on his favorite holiday, rest in peace Jimbo! Glad that I got to talk to you that morning, I'll never forget all the great times we shared. Gary Corbett
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Deb Lyons and Jacob Zaber
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Anne, Chris and Brain. Jacob and I were sadden to hear about Jim’s passing. We will always remember his kindness! Thinking of you and sending our love and prayers. Deb and Jacob