Please see photographs for condition as I don't normally sell this kind of item. O'CONNELL, Helen Eldreth, 78, of Hanover County, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with COVID-19 on February 4, 2021. Let the family know you are thinking of them. London: Rough Guides, 1995. Helen O'Connell (1920-1993) - Find a Grave Memorial The duets were established about two years after Miss OConnell joined the Dorsey band in 1939, replacing Ella Mae Morse. This new restaurant sits in a prime spot, Former Peoria schools employee charged with having "inappropriate relationship" with teen, Best of the Best: The top 3 places for pizza in the Peoria area, Saving historic Tazewell County barn part of farm's vision for future, Downtown Peoria shop is closing. [6] O'Connell was selected by Down Beat readers as best female singer in 1940 and 1941 and won the 1940 Metronome magazine poll for best female vocalist. When Alice eloped, Helen inherited her evening gowns and her place behind the microphone. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. She grew up in Winthrop and graduated from Winthrop High School. [10], O'Connell was married to wealthy playboy Clifford Smith, Jr., from 1941 to 1951 and novelist Tom T. Chamales from 1957 to 1960[2] and had four daughters. HELEN O'CONNELL Obituary (2018) - Bainbridge Twp, OH - The Plain Dealer Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Helen O'Connell; Popular Vocalist in Big Band Style Name variations: Helen DeVol. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. //]]>. [CDATA[ California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997. . The Judy Garland has some foxing on the front She was valedictorian of her high school class, then graduated from Wiley College in. [4] She was singing with Funk's band in Greenwich Village when Jimmy Dorsey's manager discovered her. [5], O'Connell joined the Dorsey band in 1939 and achieved her best selling records in the early 1940s with "Green Eyes",[6] "Amapola," "Tangerine" and "Yours". During the 1950s, she was co-host of NBC television's "Today Show" and was married to band leader Frank DeVol. Thanks for your help! Year should not be greater than current year. She was a wonderful role model, teacher, innovator, guide, and mentor to all who knew and worked with her. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Helen O'Connell (3083)? Please try again later. "As soon as you heard four bars of her singing you knew it was Helen O'Connell," said singer Don Cornell. About Us; Our Mission; Our Staff Handsome and elegant, Billy Eckstine was one of the nations most popular singers in the years between the end of, Sinatra, Frank She remained active in the music business until her death from cancer in San Diego, California. In 1953, O'Connell and Bob Eberly headlined TV's Top Tunes,[2] a summer replacement program for Perry Como's CBS television show. Most recently she had become a soloist, appearing throughout the country on her own or with ghost bands, the remnants of the dance music bands of the 1930s and 40s. She married William J. O'Connell of Kewanee on Jan. 26, 1957, in New Blaine, AR. Try again later. Donations may be sent to the Society of Singers, 8242 West 3rd St., Suite 250, Los Angeles 90048.
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