Ethen Jack O'Connor

Ethen Jack O’Connor, 22, of Holton, KS passed away on October 31, 2026. He was born October 1, 2004 in Topeka, KS, the son of David Allen and Kimberly Jean (Granere) O’Connor.

He graduated from Holton High School in 2023. Ethen was a member of the Evangel Church in Holton. He loved fishing, cars, building his own audio equipment and always enjoyed being outdoors.

Ethen worked for Walmart in the online purchasing and delivery division, Hammersmith as a welder and also worked for Burger King.

He is survived by his parents, Dave and Kim O’Connor; a brother; Killian O’Connor (Myrna) of Valley Falls, KS; grandmother, Carolyn Granere of Holton; a grandfather, David O’Connor of Anchorage, AK; 4 uncles, Brian Hawkins of Powhattan, KS, Sean O’Connor of Anchorage, AK, Johnathan O’Connor of Anchorage, AK and Mark Chapman; 2 aunts; Christine O’Connor of San Jose, CA and Jennifer O’Connor-Fund of Holton. Ethen is also survived by his nieces; Eloise and ‘one on the way”.

Funeral Services will be 5:30 P.M. Monday, November 9, 2026 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, KS. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be given to the Mercer Funeral Home to help with expenses c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.