Photo courtesy of Reiff Funeral Home - Cascade
May 3, 1933 - Oct 31, 2025
Maura was a special lady and wonderful neighbor. Always had time and a cookie for me when I would sneak across the field to play with Tim on the farm in Fillmore. She will be missed.
Jane Walsh Aschtgen
November 04, 2025 | Springfield, NE | Neighbor
Our sympathy goes out to the Noonan/O'Brien families. Maurna was a dear friend and neighbor for many years in the Fillmore community and that carried into her years in Cascade for so many gatherings, card games, etc. She managed to keep track of everybody! Our world is missing a kind, sweet Irish lass with a magnetic smile and laugh and a heart of gold.
Charlotte Walsh Halverson
November 04, 2025 | DUBUQUE, IA | Neighbor
Maurna was a favorite of my mother, Angela E. Herzog Callahan. I remember being at her home out in the country as a child, and she was at our house in Dubuque as well. I am sorry for your loss.
Tom Callahan
November 04, 2025 | Seward, AK | Grandparent
John and I would like to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of Maurna. She was a very special lady that always had something nice to say to you. She will be missed by many.
Barbara Hacke
November 03, 2025 | CASCADE, IA | Acquaintance
Aunt Maurna was a dear sweet person who was generous with her delicious lemonade, ringing laughter and cheerful hugs. She will be missed.
Peg O'Brien
November 03, 2025 | Woody Creek, CO | Family
Sending my thoughts your way and know all your memories with be a treasure always. Whenever I met Maurna she always had time to visit - she had that special gift of always making you feel good when you left! Haven't seen her in a long time but wanted you to know she was a special lady!
Trish Warner
November 03, 2025 | LOVELAND, CO | Acquaintance
Maurna J. O’Brien, 92 Cascade, Iowa passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at
Accura Healthcare in Cascade, Iowa.
The family will greet people from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fillmore, IA, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., with Rev. Michael Schueller Presiding. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Fillmore, Iowa. The Reiff Funeral Home in Cascade is assisting the family with arrangements.
She was born May 3, 1933, in Dubuque, Iowa, daughter Leo D. and Loretta V. (Coakley) Noonan. On April 21, 1956 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, George O’Brien at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Garryowen, Iowa. He preceded her in death on February 24, 1981.
She was employed at Security State Bank in Cascade for over 33 years, until her retirement. She loved to play cards, especially Bridge. She enjoyed her shopping sprees with her friends, spending time with family and friends just visiting. She was a very faith filled woman, she was kind to all and a absolute wonderful wife, mother and aunt. She was very proud of her Irish Heritage.
She was a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade, Iowa.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
She is also preceded in death by her parents, and her only son, Tim O’Brien on December 13, 1999.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com
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