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Deborah O'Brien Obituary
O'Brien, Deborah (nee Bissell), age 79, of Evanston, beloved wife of the late Patrick William O'Brien, loving mother of Kathy (Tom) Caplice, Mariellen (Mike) Hendricks, Patrick, Jim (Karen) O'Brien, Patti (T.J.) Sheahan, the late Eileen and Michael O'Brien, proud grandmother of Michael, Brian, Eddie, Molly, Marynell, Mac, Patrick, Carlin, Shaun, Eileen, Erin, Margaret and Michael, dear sister of Cushman (Judy) Bissell. Visitation Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m. from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, to St. Joan of Arc Church, 9248 N. Lawndale Avenue, Evanston. Mass 10:00 a.m. Internment private, All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Easy-K Ranch Foundation, 3033 Normandy Place, Evanston, IL 60201. Funeral Info 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com 
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sarah andrews
March 17, 2009
I am so sorry for this tragic loss the family is enduring. My prayers go out to all of them i their tremendous time of grief. She was a very kind lady indeed.
Sloane Scott
March 16, 2009
Aunt Debbie was a legacy in our family. She brought us all together and her warm spirit and generous and loving heart will be treasured by me, always.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Sloane
March 16, 2009
Mrs. O'Brien was one of the most caring, thoughtful mothers this earth has ever known. From all the kids in the old Judson neighborhood, she will forever be in our hearts and prayers.
My deepest condolences go out to the entire O'Brien family.
Love,
Marc Barnett
Grace Day
March 14, 2009
I was so blessed to reconect with your wonderful mother at our cousins reunion in May 2007 in Chicago. She shared her beautiful smile and laughter with us all. My deepest condolences to you entire family.
Ben and Stephanie Buettell
March 14, 2009
Jim and Karen,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family as you mourn the loss of Jim's mother, Deborah.
Chic Marasa
March 14, 2009
To the entire clan,
She will be surely missed. A grand and gracious lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all, and "The Deb"
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