Danny Joe O'Connell
June 27, 1950 ~ July 10, 2025
Danny Joe O’Connell, age 75, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Danny was born on June 27, 1950, to Mike and Winifred O’Connell. He married Vivian who had been a long time family friend, in 1976. Together they raised two children, Anne and Michael. After Vivian’s passing in 2000, Danny married Jean Horsch in 2002. He will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather.
Danny spent his career in finance after receiving a business degree from WSU. He enjoyed spending time with family, fixing cars, and reading about history.
He is survived by his daughter, Anne Baker (Mark) of Wichita; son, Michael O’Connell (Emily) of Kansas City, MO; sister, Mary McFadden (Joel) of Wichita; four grandkids, Abigail Baker, Mark Baker, III, Rollie O’Connell, and Willa O’Connell; numerous nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by parents, Mike and Winfred O’Connell; wife Vivian; second wife, Jean O’Connell; sister, Marilyn; and brother, Patrick.
Rosary 7:00 pm, Sunday, July 13, 2025, and Funeral Mass, 10:00 am, Monday, July 14, 2025, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to: Alzheimer’s Association, Central & Western Kansas, 535 West Douglas, Suite 150, Wichita, KS 67213.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
Services
Rosary: Sunday, July 13, 2025 7:00 pm
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
861 N. Socora
Wichita, KS 67212
316-722-4404
Funeral Mass: Monday, July 14, 2025 10:00 am
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
861 N. Socora
Wichita, KS 67212
316-722-4404
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Cousin Danny had such a great laugh 😂 My parents, Carol Sue (Susie Abney) Dumont and Spencer Dumont just loved hanging out with Danny & Vivian and Danny & Jean 🥰 Danny was Godfather to my little brother Jimmy Curt 👍 Danny visited me and Kenny twice when we moved to Arizona 🧡 Miss you mucho – see you in Heaven!✝