The O'Connell Blog
Blogs about life and death and how we can help.
Distracted driving affects us all
Life can change in a matter of a second. Just ask Tom and Wendy Goeltz of Hudson. On February 29th, 2016, their young, beautiful and
You’re grounded. No electronics for a couple of days!
Do the winter months have you in a funk? Do the cold mornings feel cold to your core? Does it seem like the sun rarely
2019, a year to remember and what’s up for 2020
As I wrap up the year at O’Connell’s, it brings so many feelings, both positive and those not so positive. First, I will be forever
Helpful advice for grieving during the Holiday season
Holidays are filled with traditions, but when someone you used to share those moments with has died, managing grief during the holiday season can be
How did they die?
Imagine you’ve just gotten an important phone call from a friend that one of your favorite coworkers just died. You’re in disbelief. You just talked
4 reasons to pre-arrange a funeral
O’Connell Family Funeral Homes knows families have the best intentions when having to plan a funeral, but sometimes people have different opinions on what they
Woman are helping lead the way in the funeral business
The funeral industry is built with rituals and consistency. Funeral rites are as old as the human race itself. But today, the funeral industry is
You Can Save up to Three Lives in Just Fifteen Minutes
The O’Connell Family Funeral Homes Blood Drive The O’Connell family has a long and proud history of serving the communities of Hudson, Baldwin and the
Trees donated to Willow River Cemetery
Their memories live on! Kaila Fouks, the beloved daughter of Gary and Nancy Fouks of Hudson, died tragically in 2015 as a result of an auto
Farewell Flag Ceremony offered by O’Connells
Farewell flag ceremonyThe O’Connell Family Funeral Homes, which includes our onsite Countryside Crematory, continues their veteran and United States flag honor with their Farewell Flag Act
Thank you for helping us celebrate Dad’s life
This month was very special and very difficult at the same time. We said goodbye to our patriarch, Thomas ‘Tucker’ O’Connell. After 91 years, his
Paths to Peace Grief Support Group
“Grieving is as natural as crying when you are hurt, sleeping when you are tired, or eating when you are hungry… It is nature’s way of
