O'Connell

Nicholas J. O'Connell Sr., 42, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. He was born July 12, 1981, in Litchfield, to Terry Robbins and Jerrie Smith Anderson.

He was a factory laborer. Nicholas enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, and boating. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his father, Terry Robbins of Gillespie; mother, Jerrie (Steve) Anderson of Gillespie; children, Ashlynn O'Connell of Gillespie, Nicholas O'Connell, Jr., of Gillespie, Briana Barber of Hutsonville; siblings, Joe Robbins of Gillespie, T.J. (Suzi) Robbins of Benld, Dylan Anderson of Gillespie; and former wife, Dayna O'Connell of Gillespie.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Oct. 2, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie.

Memorials are suggested to Kravanya Funeral Home. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com.