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Donna O'Brien Obituary

O'Brien, Donna Lee (nee Collignon), loving wife of William P., devoted and loving stepmother of Tom (Donna), David (Cindy), Tracy (the late David) Mulhausen, and Gary (Carol) O'Brien, cherished Nana of Shannon, Kyle, Kristen, Tyler, Lauren, Chelsey, David, Michael, William, Brittany, Kelsey, Courtney, Bailey, Jonathan, and Cassie, loving daughter of the late William (Bernadine "Lucky") and Ethel Collignon, fond sister of William (Betty) Collignon, kind aunt of Tamara (Ron) Pottinger and Tommy Collignon, kind great-aunt of Nicole Pottinger. Visitation Tuesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 8:45 a.m., from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, to St. Michael Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Michiana Humane Society, P.O. Box 8651, Michigan City, IN, 46361 or the Donna O'Brien Scholarship Fund, c/o Palos Fine Arts, P.O. Box 71, Palos Park, IL, 60464, would be appreciated. 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 23, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Mary Diamond

December 26, 2008

Dear Bill,
We were so sorry to hear about Donna. You and Donna were always so kind in remembering our children with a surprise Halloween treat for them. She will be missed.
The Diamonds

MAUREEN & DICK MASTRACCI

December 25, 2008

Bill:
Dick and I wish to express our deepest sympathy in the sudden loss of a dear friend. I will never ever forget her as she has been a good friend for over 30 years and even though we were far apart for the last 20 years or so we still kept in touch as if we had just seen each other the day before. She was truly the kindest person we knew and it was one of the greatest pleasures in life to have known such a kind person and dear friend. Our prayers are with you but we know she will be watching over you. Sorry we couldn't be there for you,but know in spirit we truly are there.
Love, Maureen & Dick

Louise Warsaw

December 24, 2008

Dear Bill,
You and Donna have been much on my mind, recalling our last get-together, and I was so saddened to learn of your loss. Have many fond memories to revisit.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Affectionately,
Louise Lasky-Warsaw

Bill Sevening St Mikes Golf

December 24, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Don and Ardith Millington

December 24, 2008

Dear Bill and family:We are so sorry for your loss. We have known Donna for over 50 years and shared many good times and some bad times too. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry we couldn't come to say farewell in person.

Jim Murtaugh

December 23, 2008

Bill, I never met Donna, but you being the kind of guy you are I'm sure she was the same kind of a person. I'm truely sorry for your loss and was already commited to something when I herd of her passing or I would have made it it person.

corinne cunningham

December 23, 2008

Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Donna was an amazing and kind woman, and I will remember her always.

Jack Coughlin

December 23, 2008

Bill,
I heard of your loss today on my drive home from Indianapolis. I am
sorry I cannot express my sympathy in person, but please know that you
and your family are in my thoughts.
God bless,
Jack Coughlin

Bob and Eileen Prendergast

December 23, 2008

To the O'Brien Family

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss of Donna.

Nancy Greenwalt

December 23, 2008

Dear Uncle Bill and Family-
I am so sorry that Aunt Donna is gone. I loved her very much. You and she gave me great memories and experiences that helped shape who I am today. I hope you can find some time to rest and take care of yourself now.
With much love,

Kathleen Hoffmann

December 23, 2008

Dear O'Brien Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and help you through this sad time. We are always here for you.
Katie and Jeffrey Jr
Hoffmann

Karen and Tom Fernandez

December 23, 2008

Our saddest sympathy in the loss of Donna. Knowing she wont suffer any longer is a strange comfort, but it is knowing her soul in heaven is at peace. She is watching over all of you for eternity.God's love and time will allow all the memories to once again fill your Hearts with smiles ,and better times shared together. Just know our thoughts and love are with you ,and the whole O' Brien family in this Holiday Season. God Bless Karen and Tom Fernandez

Bill and Donna Reynolds

December 23, 2008

Tammy
We are so sorry to hear of your loss
Bill and Donna

Connie Geraghty

December 23, 2008

Dear O'Brien Family,

I am so very sorry to hear of this loss. I always felt such a special friendship with Donna...she was someone you could connect with immediately. She was a very special person.

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Love,
Connie, James & Sean Geraghty

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