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Charles O'Brien Obituary

O'Brien, Charles James "Jim" loving husband of the former Joy Devine and the former Frances O'Brien, loving son of John and Helen "Sandy" (nee O'Malley), loving father of Sandra Lynn (Tony) Ross, Cindy Kay O'Brien, Jamie O'Brien, John O'Brien and Erin O'Brien, grandfather of Christina Weaver, David Ware and Krystal Ross. Visitation 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Kristan Funeral Home, 219 W. Maple (Rt. 176), Mundelein. Info., 847-566-8020. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 26 to May 28, 2003.

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bob hackett

May 30, 2003

to jims family... please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. jim and i were close friends in the early sixties. we traveled all over the u.s. together. i was his best man at his first wedding. i lost touch with jim when i got drafted. i have been looking for him for thirty years. i can't believe my search ends this way. i will keep you and jim in my thoughts and prayers. i sat down and watched the movei film of jim and myself arriving in california in 1962. i have watched it often over the years.that's the jim i will forever remember. god bless

Angie Pinzine

May 29, 2003

Jamie, John and ERRRN-

You are all in my prayers. Sorry this happened to you.

Love your "sister"

Angie

Debbie Petty

May 29, 2003

I'm very sorry for your loss. Love, Debbie Petty

Kathryn Bradford

May 28, 2003

John and Helen: My deepest sympathy at this sad and trying time. You are in my prayers.

Don, Sue, Kristin, Kim White

May 28, 2003

John and Helen: Our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Marty and Trudy Nash

May 28, 2003

John and Helen: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

tommy richards

May 28, 2003

Dear friend and brother of almost 30 years, I will miss you but always remember the times and brotherhood we shared along the road. May God bless you and your family.

Joan Rhoads

May 28, 2003

Jamie, John,



I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad. Take care of yourselves.



Joan Rhoads

Ken and Barbara(Carsen) Wiley

May 27, 2003

Dear Jamie, John, Erin, Sandy&family,Fran,and Mom and Dad OB. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are still shocked and deeply saddened to hear the news of Jim's death. We haven't been together since our kids were all in school,but we have always thought of you as family! I can still remember planning our weddings as well as being honored to be Sandy's godmother. We have wonderful memories of over 30 years. The holiday BBQ's, the band, sharing our love with eachother that will never change. Jim thanks for the memories and God Bless you all!

Jack and Patti Daly

May 26, 2003

Something like this should never happen. Our Hearts are breaking. O.B. is a Great Dad and Friend. Jamie, John and Erin are hearts are with you. Your memories will help you through.

Jack & Patti Daly

May 26, 2003

Something like this shouldn,t have happened. Our Hearts are breaking. He was Loved by all that knew him. He'll be truely missed. O.B. is a Great Dad and Friend. Jamie, John and Erin our Hearts are with you. Your menories will help you through.

Dennis & Connie Connelly

May 26, 2003

God we can't believe he's gone, just saw him last year at the reUnion in Ky.and he seemed just fine. First Tuck, then Phelps, now Jim. Heaven will never be the same..

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