Madonna O'Connell
August 25, 1930 ~ November 21, 2019
Madonna T. O'Connell age 89 of Mason City, IA, formerly of Lawler, IA, died peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the Muse-Norris Hospice in Mason City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, NOVEMBER 30, 2019, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Lawler with Rev. Aaron Junge celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, NOVEMBER 29, 2019, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton where there will be a 4:00 p.m. Catholic Daughters of the America's Rosary followed by a Parish Scripture Service. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the church on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Catholic Daughters of the America’s, Court Mt. Carmel or Hospice of North Iowa
Madonna Theresa O’Connell was born August 25, 1930, between Waucoma, IA, and Jackson Junction, the daughter of Bertram and Henrietta (Riehle) Schissel. Later the Schissel family moved to New Hampton where Madonna received her education and was a 1948 graduate of the New Hampton High School. Madonna worked at the Fireman’s Theater in New Hampton and it was there she met her future husband, Keith O’Connell. The couple were married on August 25, 1948, Madonna’s eighteenth birthday. This union was blessed with seven children. Madonna was a very active member of her church and the Catholic Daughters of the America’s. She loved birds, flowers, fishing, golfing and decorating for the holidays. She was an avid reader, baker, seamstress and bridge card player.
Survivors include seven children, Patricia O’Connell of Waterloo, Marie O’Connell of Iowa Falls, Ron (Rosalie) O’Connell of West Salem, WI, Dan (Tina) O’Connell of Ames, Donita (Tracy Quandahl) O’Connell of West Union, Cindy (Patrick) Nulty of Ely, IA, Paula (Rene) Recinos of Mason City; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren; one brother, Tony (Lucy) Schissel; two sisters, Betty Weilacker of CA, Mary Peterson of TX; brother-in-law, Luke Bohr of Decorah.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Keith on February 16, 2007, two brothers, Willis Schissel and Loras Schissel; three sisters, Norma Krueger, Joan Kipp and Kathy Bohr.
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Prayers and Thoughts to entire family for your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time! James & Lyn Bailey ( Meissen)
God Bless the OConnell family at the loss of Madonna. She was a second mother to me when growing up. A great person to have in my life. Love you all Dave and Marge Mayo 1080Kelly Dr. Nashville North Carolina 27856
Our Sincere Condolences to the O Connell families.
Pat- I include and your O’Connel family in thought and prayer.
Keith and Madonna were good neighbors for many years. I still remember the day Madonna came over, taking a break from her gardening because she had spied a snake in her flower bed! My sympathy to the family.
My sincere sympathy to all of Madonna’s family from the class of 1948. Jack has died but I am still a big part of his class. Sending love and prayers from the Class of 1952 Betty Denner Gorman
Our sympathy to all the O’Connell kids and their families. Madonna and Keith were good neighbors. Madonna was always such a kind person. Prayers for her as she makes her way to Heaven.
Dear Friends, Please accept my sincere sympathy at the death of your mother, Madonna. Be assured of my prayerful remembrance of her. May Jesus the Good Shepherd hold her forever close to his heart and give her eternal rest. May the same Lord give to each of you his consolation and peace.
So Sorry to hear about Madonna. What a sweet, kind lady. Your family is in my prayers! Norm Speltz Creighton
Was sad to read of Aunt Madonna’s passing. I always admired her–a beautiful lady who always seemed to have a calm composure about her…not sure if I could be like that if I had 7 kids 🙂 Remember I probably had more than my fair share of her Christmas cookies at the family get togethers. Thinking of you all. Chris O’Connell Crowe Georgetown TX
Many years ago, your husband, Keith O’Connell, was my basketball coach in Fredericksburg. Many many times we talked after a game. You are in heaven mow with Keith. God Bless–Ramona Tennell Hoth
Deepest sympathy to the O’Connell family.
May the memories of your loved one console you in the days ahead. In our thoughts and prayers. Jeanne and David Roder
My sympathy to the family of Madonna and Keith O’Connell . I enjoyed knowing Madonna and I admired the faith by which she and Keith lived as an example for all. May she enjoy Fullness of Life.
Hugs and prayers to the O’Connell family’s. May the happy memories of your Mom and Grandma console you in the days ahead. We will keep you in our prayers. Cyndy and Bob Weiglein