Freeport: Jerry O'Connell, 55 of Freeport died Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Born December 12, 1954 in Litchfield, IL he was the son of James G. and Darlene (Ralls) O'Connell. Jerry was an air traffic controller, Vietnam veteran, member of the Freeport Moose Lodge and was an avid fisherman. "Jerry had a big heart and was always there for his family and friends".