Charlotte Connor

Charlotte May Connor, of Antigo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at St. Ann’s Salvatorian Campus in Milwaukee. She was 83 years old; born on May 31, 1929, in Phelps, Wisconsin, the first child of the late Cecil (Red) and Rose (Kernohan) Simpson. She graduated from Phelps Union Free High School in May, 1947, in Phelps. In May 1951, Charlotte graduated from Milwaukee Hospital as a Registered Nurse. She married Henry John Connor, originally from Webster, Wisconsin, on June 30, 1956 at The Highland Avenue Methodist Church in Milwaukee. Henry, a veteran of World War II, preceded her in death on October 15, 1966. Charlotte then moved from Milwaukee to Antigo in 1967 to raise her children in the loving company of her parents who had previously moved to Antigo. She was employed as a Registered Nurse at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center and at the Langlade Memorial Hospital, both in Antigo. She retired in 1995 at age 65. Her parents, husband, children, grandchildren, siblings, other family members and friends were first and foremost in her life. Charlotte was always there for her children while they were growing up and throughout their lives. She was also close to many of her children’s friends. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching sports on television, especially the Green Bay Packers. Survivors include two daughters, Cindy Connor (Larry Duvall), Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and Sandy (Steve) Destrampe, Grafton, Wisconsin; three sons, Jon (Chris) Connor, Bettendorf, Iowa; Franklin (Susan) Connor, Madison, Wisconsin and William (Anna Marie), Connor, Littleton, Colorado. Grandchildren include Mark (Noelle) Destrampe and daughter, Nora; Angela Connor and son, Jaden; Eric (Kristin) Destrampe and daughter, Kyleigh; Shaun (Julie) Destrampe, Caitlin Duvall, Rachael Connor, Maria Destrampe, Elena Destrampe, Samantha Connor and Alexandra Connor. Charlotte was the eldest of 11 children. Other survivors include siblings Rita Reeve, Bill Simpson, Mary Johnson, Joan Tuula, Sandy Rankinen, Dan Simpson, Jim Simpson, Cheryl Zastrow and Steve Simpson. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Libby (February 2011). A prayer service was held on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at The Bradley Funeral Home, Antigo, with Pastor Wes Jedras officiating. Charlotte wished to be cremated and her family will have a graveside committal on Saturday July 27, 2013 at 3:00PM at Orange/Lakeside Cemetery in Webster, next to her husband. Following the burial there will be food and refreshments at Connors Lake. Local arrangements will be entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Family Funeral Home, Webster Wisconsin.