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Mary O'Brien Obituary

O'Brien, Mary Davis Dearly beloved wife of the late Daniel Patrick O'Brien Sr.; devoted mother of Maureen O'Brien, Margaret (Richard) O'Brien Schulze, Peter (Mary) O'Brien Sr., and the late Honorable Daniel P. (Susan) O'Brien Jr., former Cook County Commissioner, Illinois State Senator and Illinois State Representative, the late Kathleen (Charles) O'Brien Stumpf and the late Patricia O'Brien; loving grandmother of Daniel O'Brien III, Kevin (Alpha) Willis, Brien Willis, Katie Willis-Morton, Bridget Stumpf, Charles Stumpf, Jim (Michelle) West, Courtney (David) Blaskovich, Brad (Elizabeth) West, Derek (Emily) Schulze, Jeffrey Mandalis, Daniel Mandalis, Maureen "Reenie" O'Brien, Meghan O'Brien, Caitlin O'Brien, and the late Peter O'Brien Jr.; great-grandmother of 19; dear sister of Peter J. (Jane) Davis Jr. and 5 late sister; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, 4-7pm at St. Joseph Church, 1107 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL followed by funeral mass at 7pm. Interment Thursday, Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL at 12 noon. For further information, contact McKeon Funeral Home at 773-927-0925.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 22, 2013.

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Judy & Tony Carlin

February 3, 2013

Dear Peter, Mimi & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. We continue to remember all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Magaly + Jean-Francois Suteau

January 24, 2013

Sorry for the loss of such a beautiful person. I still remember her so well at Alpha's and Kevin's wedding, So full of life! May you rest in peace.

January 24, 2013

Dear Cousins, Sorry for the loss of Mary Davis always had fun with her at all the family weddings. Our prayers are with your family.

Terry and Bunny O'Brien, Algonquin, IL

Jack Dorgan

January 24, 2013

To the O'Brien Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss. The sadness of passing gives way to the happiness of the fond memories of good times . God Bless.

January 23, 2013

Dear Peter, Maureen and Peggy

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Vince and Vi Daley

January 23, 2013

Dear Peter,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your beloved mother.
Bill and Betty Klein

Ken & Mary Nichols

January 23, 2013

so sorry for your loss Ken an I loved Aunt Mary and will always remember the fun we had in Naples

January 23, 2013

Our prayers are with you today, so sorry for you loss...Ken & Mary Nichols

Rosemary Randall

January 23, 2013

Dear Cousins,
May Aunt Mary rest in peace. I can picture the warm welcome she'll recieve from her sisters. You are all in my prayers.

Anne and Ken Irons

January 23, 2013

Maureen, Peg and Peter,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Aunt Mary was loved by all. She was a beautiful and loving person. I can picture all her sisters welcoming her in heaven in with them. My thought and prayers are with you all.
Anne

Christine Kolman (ret) CPD Captain

January 22, 2013

Dear Maureen,
My deepest sympathy to you and all the members of your family on the passing of your mother. You are in my prayers.

Susan Forbes-Luxton

January 22, 2013

Dear Cousins,
I will always remember Aunt Mary's beautiful smile and kind heart. She was a wonderful sister to my mother Elizabeth. You are in my prayers.
Susan

Ted Randall

January 22, 2013

Dear Maureen, Peggy, and Peter,
So sorry for your loss. I know Aunt Mary is at peace. Sorry I could not convey this message in person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Martha Lubbat

January 22, 2013

Peter, Mimi and family,

Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. It has been a most trying year for you all. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. The Lubbat Family (Sam, Martha, Vivienne, and Kate)

Moira O'Brien

January 22, 2013

Peter, Peggy and Maureen,

Please know that we are thinking about and praying for the family at this time.

Mary was a beautiful person and that brilliance shines through to her children and grandchildren.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies...

Love always Peggy O'Brien, Moira O'Brien and Philip DeLuca, Bill and Erin O'Brien, and Matthew and Brigid Obrzut

Robert and Linda Otto

January 22, 2013

Our thoughts and deepest and most sincere condolences to the O'Brien Family. Too much grief for any one family. May the love and kindness of friends and family help you to keep the wonderful memories of your Mother and Father.

Michael Giannini

January 22, 2013

Dear Peter:

Please accept my most sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother.. I know that she will be sorely missed by all those whose lives she has touched and has enlightened.

With our deepest sympathy,

Byran G. Barrish and

Peter Kennedy

January 22, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire O'Brien family at this time. May your warm memories of Mary bring you comfort at this difficult time. God Bless You.

Kathy Spreitzer

January 22, 2013

Reenie, Holding you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. In this challenging time, know that your family and friends are there to support you.

Jim and Pat Schwake

January 21, 2013

Dear Maureen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

January 21, 2013

Dear Mimi and Peter,
and the entire O'brien family
On behalf of the Phelan family we express our sorrow about your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pat and Peter Martino

January 21, 2013

Dear Peter,
Our hearts go out to you at this most difficult time. How blessed your Mom was to have such a wonderful son. God bless you. Love and peace

January 21, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. God can awaken those who have died just as surely as you can awaken a person from sleep. Mark 5:22,23,41,42. Sarah/Ohio

Judy Petacque

January 21, 2013

Dear Maureen,
Don and I express our deepest condolences and wishes for gentle healing.

Fr. Thomas Nangle, CPD (ret) Chaplain

January 21, 2013

A good, long life has come to an end in this world, and our faith tells us that Mary's new and eternal life now begins. I'll keep your family in prayer as you try to adjust to a world without her. May she know God's peace.

J V

January 21, 2013

Mrs. O is the very definition of a strong Irish woman with the biggest and warmest heart.
We will always cherish the strong Christian example of goodness and understanding you exemplified.

Jim O'Grady

January 21, 2013

Dear Peter: Joan and I extend our synpathy and condolences to you and the entire family on the passing of Mary.

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