Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

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) Robbi...