Lori Ann Girard, 53, of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 16, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, May 17, at 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. John Nordstrom officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park.
Lori was born April 4, 1971, in Ottawa, IL, to Alfred and Donna (Stevens) Girard.
Lori loved being outside. She loved sunny days and spending time at the beach with her family. She was in her happy place when she was at the beach. She was very crafty and enjoyed working on various projects for her friends and family. She also enjoyed going to play bingo with her daughter, Cassie. The two of them were inseparable and did everything together. When she wasn’t with her daughter, she was spending time with her grandchildren. They were the light of her life and she always enjoyed going to their games and events.
She is survived by her husband, Brian McConnell; her mother, Donna Girard; her daughter, Cassie (Chase) Wheeler; her grandchildren, Carter, Cayden, Cambrie, and Cashton Wheeler; and her siblings, Al (Margie) Girard, Linda (Girard) Pierce, Michelle Girard, Nicole (Girard) Bouley, Julie Girard, DeeDee Girard, and Carole (Girard) Tuleck.
She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred; her paternal grandparents, Alfred and Dorothy Girard; and her maternal grandparents, Melvin and Elsie Hart-Stevens.
Pallbearers will be Al Girard, Chase Wheeler, Carter Wheeler, David Pierce, Michael Pierce, Connor Pierce, Alex Bouley, and Noah Bouley. Honorary pallbearers will be Cayden and Cashton Wheeler.
Lori was laid to rest in the Garden of Psalms at Oakwood Memorial Park.