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Barbara O'Brien Obituary
Barbara J. O'Brien, nee Sullivan, 80 of Arlington Heights, beloved wife of Jim; loving mother of Kate (Dave) and Kevin (Kim); devoted Nana Barb of Sabrina and Adam Knoll; loyal sister-in-law of Andrea (late John) Sullivan; also survived by members of the Cowe family. Visitation 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm Sunday at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd. 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arl. Hts., IL 60004 and on Monday at St. James Catholic Church, 831 N. Arl. Hts Rd., Arl. Hts, IL from 9:00 am until the time of Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Barb's name to the 100 Club of Illinois,(100clubil.org/donate-now) or DePaul Athletics Dream Big Fund (give.depaul.edu/obrienmemorial). Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFuneralHome.com or (847) 253-0168.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara O'Brien
5 Entries
Lillian Kochanski
August 27, 2023
Thank you for the wonderful teacher you were. God rest your soul.
Lillian Kochanski
Gwen Betker
August 27, 2023
Please except my sincerest condolences on the loss of Barbara and your mother. She was a great person and a fun, loving person. She will be missed my condolences to Jim. Also she will be remembered in my prayers.
Rachel
August 26, 2023
She was my 1st grade teacher and not only was she my teacher, she was a role model. One of the sweetest people I knew. She will be missed, prayers and condolences to family.
Joey Vanosky
August 26, 2023
My heart hurts, my tears shed, but with time that will go away, but my memories of Barb will never fade.
With Love and Condolences
Joey and Carol
Bob Rice
August 25, 2023
Sympathies and condolences to the entire family. She will be missed and in our prayers. It was great knowing her. If family needs anything, please let us know. Bob/Eileen Rice
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Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd.1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004
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