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Dinah O'Connor Obituary
She was born Dec. 30, 1942, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Alfred and Jeanne Metz Dicker. She married Larry O'Connor on Oct. 22, 1988, in Lawrence. He survives of the home. Other survivors include three children, Tonya Brenn, Tracy Rohr (Jeff), and Matt Sarna; nine grandchildren, Kaitlan, Scott, Tyler, Madison, Mason, MaKenna, Bailey, Maggie, and Dylan; great grandsons Brantley and Jaxson; and one brother, Jim Dicker (Jan).
Dinah attended Lawrence High School and graduated in 1960. After graduation she attended Baker University. As a stay-at-home mom, Dinah was very active with her children and as a 4-H leader, Sunday School teacher, Brownies, and Girl Scouts leader. After the children were grown, she worked at the District Attorney's office for 24 years before retiring. She loved her dogs and all wild animals. Jacque, Yoda, Marlo, Miller, Oreo, and Duke were all her little loves. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church, past president of the Legal Secretaries of Lawrence, and Beta Sigma Phi.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Lawrence Humane Society or VNA/Hospice, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dinah O'Connor
Mary Hatfield
December 22, 2018
To Larry and the Sarna children,
Your mom was a gentle spirit, like a soft evening breeze, present but quietly refreshing and pleasant. Her sweet smile, soft giggle are endearing memories. Such great family times and trips with all the Sarna kids fill my heart and yours. May God comfort you and wrap you in His peace and love, Hugs!
Suzanne Ellis
December 21, 2018
Dinah was so sweet, kind, and genuinely caring to so many people. My heart goes out to her family during this difficult time.
Steve and Libby Smith
December 19, 2018
Larry,
So very sorry to hear of Dinah's passing. You both were such good neighbors for many years.
Phyllis Payne
December 19, 2018
I worked with Dinah for 20 or more years. Dinah was a special person, authentically warm, genuinely kind and gentle, and the best compliment I can give, a truly good person. I don't think she realized the impact her life had on so many people. She probably interacted with thousands of people over the years, often, as part of her job, unhappy, troubled people. She always had a smile when it was needed and she treated everyone with respect and dignity.I feel like the world is a harsher place now, without Dinah. I will miss her.
December 18, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss
Sandy and Cliff Hadl
Martin Owens
December 18, 2018
To Jim and family. My condolences to you in your loss of Dinah. A lady I admired from our days at LHS forward. Kay, also extends your condolences.
Jerry Wells
December 18, 2018
Very Sad news.
Gayle Armstrong Larkin
December 17, 2018
I am so sorry to hear the news. Dinah was such a sweet, kind person with a smile for everyone.
Peggy Kittel
December 17, 2018
Dinah was a great receptionist and wonderful to work with. I am sorry for your loss.
Dixie Ravgila
December 17, 2018
Larry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will remember Dinah as such a sweet and caring person.
Karen and Arnie Johnson
December 17, 2018
Larry and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Dinah was a lovely person.
Sherry Pigg
December 16, 2018
So sorry for you loss. Dinah was always warm and welcoming when I visited the district attorney's office.
Kathy & Marvin Pine
December 16, 2018
Dinah was a classmate and great person. We are honored to have known her. Our sympathies to family, Marvin and Kathy Pine
judy anderson
December 16, 2018
Dinah was a beautiful lady, both inside and out, her passing will leave a void that cannot be filled.
Working with her was such a pleasure.
Sandy Helmert
December 16, 2018
Dinah was one of the kindest souls I've ever known. She will be missed by many. Larry, Tanya, Tracy and Matt - my heart goes out to each of you.
Sharon Thibodeau
December 16, 2018
Larry, Joe and I are so sorry to read this. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Sharon
Dee Jerome
December 16, 2018
A sad day to read of Dinah's death. Lots of good memories and a good friend to all.
Kris (Bates) Vakas-McClelland
December 16, 2018
Dinah was one of the kindest souls I ever met. She was someone who could talk with anyone and make them feel warm and welcome. I feel so lucky to have worked with her and to have known her for many years. I will miss her beyond measure. Larry, my heart aches for you.
Joe & Sharon Thibodeau
December 16, 2018
So sorry for your loss Larry and family. Deepest sympathies to all the family.
Michelle
December 15, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. May you find strength and comfort from God's written word and from each other, during this most difficult time.
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