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Donna O'Brien Obituary
Tempe - Donna O'Brien passed away peacefully on June 3rd, 2021.
Donna was born in Joliet, Illinois. She attended St. Francis Academy in 1969 and graduated from Joliet Junior College in 1972. Donna was very devoted to God and her Catholic religion. Donna moved to Tempe, Arizona in 1999. She retired from healthcare.
Donna loved and enjoyed her life in Arizona with her beloved husband. They loved to pray, gold, swim and walk their dogs together. During Christmas time Donna and her husband Jack loved dressing up as Mr. & Mrs. Claus and spend time with their families.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents Donald and Florence Paul, one sister Debby Fox, and sister-in-law Marilynn Spencer.
Donna is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, Jack. She is also survived by stepdaughter Kelly O'Brien, step-grandchildren Alexa, Lyndsi, and Nikolas; two sisters; Sara Kollman and Judi Cohen; nieces, Shelly, Sandy, Sharon, Jennifer, Avia, Melissa, Lynn Litwicki (Larry), Lesley Grzetich (Jim), Dawn Spencer, Kelly Sefcik (Andy), and Tammy Fields; nephews; Scott, George Spencer (Julie), and Shawn O'Brien (Jennifer) and numerous cousins.
Services will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at a later date.
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Susana Zimmermann
June 18, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
As Donna's caregiver, I saw her suffering much. She was still gracious and kind. We loved watching movies and Catholic Mass on Sunday. She prayed for many others. She taught me to make a super meat loaf. And showed me some beauty tips.
She made holidays special too.
Rest in Peace. You have your wings now young lady!
Mary Kramer Servin
June 16, 2021
My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to Judi, Sara, and all of Donna's beautiful and loving family. Donna was a very dear friend during Cunningham School, Girl Scouts, Hufford Jr. High and St. Francis Academy days. She was always a shining light sharing God's love and joy to all. During those school days, we shared our birthday's together, days apart - just recently saw a photo I have of both of us sharing our 18th birthday with SFA friends and cutting a beautiful homemade cake together. Donna was truly a blessing. I share in your sorry, celebrate all of the joy and wonder Donna brought to everyone's life and I send love and prayers to all of Donna's family.
Mary Kramer Servin
June 8, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Shelley Beverly
June 7, 2021
RIP to my Aunt Donna. I have so many memories. My favorite has to be OAT (Ood person). We called each other that all the time. I once put post it notes all over her house with OAT sayings like 'have you hugged your oat today?' or, ' only OATS can prevent forest fires". My guess is she never even found them all. She is at peace now with her parents, Pope Don Paul and Yoy, as well as baby sister Debbie. Until we meet again....
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