Alexandra “Sandy”
O’Connor, age 73, of Porter, IN, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 at her
home.
She was born on
July 21, 1942, in Gary, IN, to Chester and Eleanor Pankiewicz.
On June 3, 1967,
she married Robert O’Connor.
She is survived by
her sons, James (Chris) of Amarillo, TX, David (Jessica) of Westville, IN,
Jeffrey (Gwen) of Bennington, NE, and Kenneth (Gwen) of Chesterton, IN;
brothers, Richard (Marge) Pankiewicz of Crown Point, IN, and Frank (Linda)
Pankiewicz of Greenfield, IN; grandchildren, Eric, Jacob, Nathan, Justin,
Evan, Leyla and Makenna and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in
death by her parents, and husband Bob in 2002.
Alexandra graduated
from Bishop Noll in 1960. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She
enjoyed gardening and socializing with her friends and was an excellent
cook.
Funeral services
for Alexandra will be held on Friday, August 7, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at
Edmonds and Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, IN, with Father
James Meade officiating.
Visitation will be
held from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral
home. Cremation will take place at Heritage Crematory, Portage, IN.