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Jacquilyn O'Reilly Obituary
Merrifield
April 29, 1941-August 22, 2013
Jacquilyn Kay O'Reilly, age 72, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 22 surrounded by her family at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, MN.
A Celebration of Jackie's life will be Monday, August 26, 2013 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Goenner Pavilion & Park in Clear Lake, MN (located behind the fire station). Burial will be in Mission Cemetery, Merrifield, MN. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN.
Jackie was born April 29, 1941 in Brainerd, MN to Thomas and Evelyn (Sabin) Hall. Jackie graduated from Brainerd High School in 1959. On February 15, 1964, Jackie married her high school sweetheart, Jim O'Reilly, in New Iberia, LA. Jackie was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her three children. She was very active in her children's activities and, late in life, enjoyed the grand- children's events. She was very proud of all of them. Jackie loved going to garage sales, shopping in antique stores, playing bridge, taking lots of pictures, traveling, and fishing. She wintered in Arizona and spent summers at her home on Mission Lake.
She is survived by her son and daughters, Kristie (Kevin) Cencer of Clear Lake, MN; Craig (Jody) O'Reilly of Pine River, MN; Dawn (Todd) Drayna of Clear Lake, MN; six grandchildren, Benjamin, Nicholas and Reilly Cencer; Lainey O'Reilly; and Kaelyn and Kennedy Drayna; sister, Sharyl (Tom) Neutz of Merrifield, MN; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mike (Bev) O'Reilly, Jerry (Cheryl) O'Reilly, Bob (Jan) O'Reilly, Penny (Jeff) Sawdy, John O'Reilly, Viki O'Reilly, Diane O'Reilly, Jeri Lee O'Reilly and Dave Karlson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James O'Reilly on June 30, 2011, two brothers-in-law, Tim and Tom O'Reilly, and one sister-in-law, Jackie Karlson.
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JP and Amy Rydland
August 25, 2013
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patricia Schuety
August 25, 2013
Jackie and Sherry Hall were my neighborhood playmates growing up on Park Street in Brainerd,Mn. Their playhouse grew into our club house-so many special memories for me and my sister Nancy. In later years I became a flt. att. for Northwest so continued to run into Jackie and Jim during my 40 year flying career. Very special people.
August 24, 2013
Thoughts & Prayers to the entire family from The Dudeks
Brad Neutz
August 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I remember all those haircuts that came with dating advice - Good Memories. Love Brad & Shelly
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Cathy & Alan Miller
August 24, 2013
Jackie & Jim were the best neighbors. They both will be missed by the lives they have touched. Sorry to hear of your losses.
Jill Houston
August 24, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joe n Rose Tenyer
August 24, 2013
You are all in our thoughts and Prayers. Love n Hugs
Aunt Rose n Uncle Joe
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