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Helen O'Donnell Obituary

O'DONNELL, Helen Louise (Lou), Louise was born December 14, 1926 in Manning, IA, to Henry and Helen Kleespies. She passed away March 4, 2011 in Tucson, AZ. She was preceded in death by her lifetime partner, Jerry O'Donnell; her parents, brother, Clarence Kleespies; sisters, DeNage Lowe, Marie Van Scoy and granddaughter, Shannon Nebitt. Louise is survived by her six children, Mary (Rob) Hove, Orting, WA, Theresa (Mike) Kruse, San Antonio, TX, Terry (Carol) O'Donnell, Omaha, NE, Maury (Kamisah) O'Donnell, Omaha, NE, Susan Pohlman, Tucson, AZ, Katie (Gary) Wagner, Enumclaw, WA; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Louise was a graduate of Creighton Memorial St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Omaha, NE. Lou and Jerry spent most of their married life in Omaha, retiring to Tucson, AZ in 1986. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made in Lou's name to the National M.S. Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY, 10163, or the National Association of Little People of America, 250 El Camino Real, Suite #201, Tustin, CA, 92780. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2011 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 1800 N. Camino Pio Decimo. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 8, 2011.

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March 21, 2011

Lou was a wise, supportive, honest, fun lady who was full of enthusiasm. I will miss her friendship very much and treasure our hours both at work and socially.
Jane Schneider

David Morkert

March 15, 2011

To Lou's family;

I had the great pleasure of getting to know Lou and friends over the past few years.Lou and I first met at the Gym and then as God would have it, at the same breakfast location.

I always enjoyed visting with her and her friends, Lou had a way a of making you feel very comfortable.She was so interested in others.
I did not know her for a long time, but I treasure the time I did know her.
Be well.
David Morkert

March 10, 2011

Lou was a dear friend. I am saddened by her passing, but will always have a smile on my face when I think of her wonderful sense of humor. She'll be greatly missed.

Love,
Mona Robel

Louise Orloski

March 8, 2011

To my wonderful cousins,

I will miss Aunt Lou but know that she is in a better place and can rest now. Am so greatful that I was able to get her good advice and just laugh and chat. Still have my wonderful cousins and you will always be in my prayers.

I know that my mom is happy to be with her sister and that all of them are singing with the angels, having so much fun together.

Love you all,

Lou, Bob and family

Louise Orloski

March 8, 2011

I will miss Aunt Lou but am very lucky to have all my cousins. She was a great mentor and always listened and gave wonderful advice. She and Mom are together again and that makes me so happy, they will be singing with the angels.
Love to all my cousins and my prayers are with you.

Love,

Lou, Bob and family

Jackie & Arnold Stone

March 8, 2011

TO THE FAMILY OF LOU O'DONNELL

We are so happy to have spent these last years with Lou...........she was just a good friend to us and all the Tucson retirees from Mutual of Omaha.
We shared dinners at Chad's and every Saturday at breakfast at KG's. Love to all...........and we will be at the service on April 4.

Sent with LOVE and Friendship to all,

Jackie & Arnold Stone

Gary Price

March 8, 2011

To the O'Donnell children,

I am saddened to learn of your moms passing. I enjoyed many a Monday nights these past 20 years playing bridge with both your mom and father. We had some great laughs. Both were very proud of their family. Lou was a fighter. She now rests in a better place.

God Bless!
Gary Price

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