John A. Connor

John A. Connor, 86, of Cumming, went to be with his Savior, Monday, April 10, 2017, while working on the farm. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 17 at the St. Patrick’s Irish Settlement Church in Cumming, where a Vigil Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 18 at the church, with burial to follow in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the St. Patrick’s Irish Settlement Church and online condolences may be left at ochiltree.com. John Andrew Connor, son of John and Sarah (Cudmore) Connor, was born November 26, 1930 at home on the farm. He graduated from Martensdale High School in 1948. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Thies on June 15, 1957 at the Christ the King Catholic Church in Des Moines. John was a farmer all his life and was always busy working. He was a lifetime member of the St. Patrick’s Irish Settlement Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Cumming. He was also a member of the Madison-Warren Ecumenical Association and the Madison County Cattlemen’s Association. He enjoyed watching baseball and traveling. He traveled throughout the United States, Ireland, Haiti and Rome. John had the privilege of meeting two Popes, one landing in his pasture while visiting St. Patrick’s Settlement Church. He loved working, farming and raising livestock. He enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and grandpets with his love and affection. This being said he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Marilyn Connor of Cumming; children, Mary (Jeff Miller) Connor of West Des Moines, John J. “Joe” Connor of Cumming, Patrick (Lisa) Connor of Prole, Tom (Noel) Connor of Prole, and Theresa Connor of Ft. Collins, Colorado; brother-in-law, Bob (Suzy) Thies; and four grandchildren, Weston, Rachel, Brianne, and Jack Connor. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah Connor and an older brother in infancy.