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William O'Brien Obituary

O'Brien, William J. age 51, of Crown Point, IN., passed away Saturday, September 18, 2004 at his home. Survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Mark O'Brien. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at 10:00 a.m., from Geisen Funeral Home, Crown Point and 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 321 E. Joliet St., Crown Point, IN. with Fr. Pat Kalich presiding. Friends may call at Geisen Funeral Home, 109 N . East St., Crown Point, IN. on Tuesday, September 21, 2004, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mr. O'Brien was a 1971 alumni of Leo High School on the south side of Chicago. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association or the Melanoma Research Foundation. For information call, 219-663-2500 or visit www.geisenfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 20, 2004.

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Megan Richardson

September 23, 2004

To The O'Brien Family,



I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Bill at Huck and he was a pleasure to work with. He always knew the right thing to say or to tell a joke to get you to smile. Just remember that Bill will always be with you as your guardian angel.

Karen Biesboer

September 23, 2004

Pat, Mark & Family,



Laura Espinoza (the Suburban Fed news source) e-mailed us about your recent loss. Know that you are in

my thoughts. No matter how "old" or "young"...no matter how "ill" or "healthy" it is always hard to say that final goodbye. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...and, Pat, will be in touch soon to try to get together.



Again, my condolences to all of you.

Fred and Georgene Winkler

September 22, 2004

Dear Pat,



Our hearts go out to you in this time of great sadness. We remember

Bill from the Christmas party, and the time we enjoyed your surprise vist to our home at the lake.

Take care of yourself and your family.

P.J. Finis

September 22, 2004

To all of the O'Briens,



I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss of Bill. He will be truly missed as a son, husband, dad, brother, uncle and friend.



It was wonderful hearing old stories about Billy from how he used to iron his jeans, to his sleep habits, to doing whatever he could to not lend a hand up at the lake. I think Bill and my Dad tied for doing the least work when it came to Cable Lake.



Also, it was so nice to hear how at peace Bill was. What a fond memory during a difficult time.



Just know, Billy will always be with you. Wherever you are, he will be there...in your mind, your heart, your thoughts...always.



You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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