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David O'Brien Obituary
David E. O'Brien. It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of David Edward O'Brien, age 47, of Lake Barrington, IL, and Cedar Point Park - Lake Geneva, WI. Beloved husband of Edith "Edie", nee Akin; loving father of Grace Louise; Devoted son of the late William George and late Coral Edith O'Brien; fond son-in-law of Nancy Akin; brother of Michael, Thomas, Mary (Joseph Makowski), William "Bunker" (Therese "Tagger"), Katherine (Michael
Madock), and Edith (David Kenneth); fond uncle of many nieces and nephews - Brett, Blake and Caitlin O'Brien, Eleanor, Anne, and Mary O'Brien; Martin, Christine and James Makowski; Bridget, Colleen and Will O'Brien; Courtland, Michael and Andrew Madock; Coty and Peyten Kenneth;
Jennifer Juarez, Tracy Richelli, Brittnie, Shane, and Emily Sedillo. Longtime member of The Chicago Board of Trade. Born on Feb. 20, 1961, in Oak Park, IL. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Friday at St. Catherine of Siena and St. Lucy Church (please meet at church), 38 N. Austin Blvd., Oak Park. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Greater Chicago Food Depository, 4100 West Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL 60632, are appreciated. Funeral info:
708-383-3191.
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Memories and Condolences
for David O'Brien
Ken Kowalcek
December 23, 2008
Edie-
I cried for you today. I just read about your loss. I Will pray for you tonight.
Ken Kowalcek
Matt
December 15, 2008
Edie - I'm very sorry to learn of your loss. Am thinking of you and hope you are doing okay. Be well.
Theresa Sacomani
September 27, 2008
Dear Edie,
I was overwhelmed with sadness when I heard of David's death. David will forever have a special place in our hearts. My thoughts are with you and Gracie.
Theresa Sacomani
(Dario's wife)
John and Linda Maselli
September 18, 2008
There are no words to describe your loss. The memories you both shared will support you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Grace and you.
Jennifer Juarez
September 16, 2008
Dear Uncle David,
You have been on my mind every day since the day I had heard you had passed. It is so amazing that we all go on about our days never really thinking about the people who mean so much to us, it is so sad that it takes something like this to make us realize how lucky we each are to have such special people in our lives!! I will never forget the huge smile that was always on your face! Thank you so much for the most wonderful beach trips in Laguna, those are some of the best memorys in my life! We always had such a great time when you were with us , you always had a plan on what we were doing next. We will all miss you so much! I know you are in such a better place and in so much peace! ~~~~ Edie and Grace , I Love you both more then any words can say! Stay strong and know that you both are surrounded by family and friends that care so much about you both! I know God is watching over you, and will help you get through this.I Love You!!
Love, Jen
Dominique Rquibi
September 14, 2008
Oh Edie,
I'm heartbroken for you. What a magnanimous, warm, vital, generous, and kind person to have as your husband and friend. His energy was vibrant and you couldn't not know when David was there. I loved being with you and your family on the too few occasions when that was my privilege. I won't even try for words of consolation. I hardly had time with David and I feel grief. No sense in even trying to imagine your sense of loss. I do know, though, that the reverberations of David and all of his beautiful energy don't die. You, Gracie, and all those of us who were so blessed to spend ANY amount of time with David will feel him and have him as a part of us forever. My thoughts really are with you. If only my sadness could take away a moment of yours...
Love
Dominique (Gina's sister)
Susan Galvin
September 12, 2008
Dear Edie and Gracie,
Edie, I wish I still lived in Barrington to help support you. I can't find the words to express how horrible we feel for your loss of David. Devynn was so upset to hear this news. She is now attending Loyola University in Chicago. We are all sending our prayers with you and Gracie. We miss all our Barrington friends and wish you the best. Miss you Edie and Gracie. God bless you .
Sue and Tim Galvin and Family
Vikki Maynard
September 12, 2008
Edie and Grace,
I am so sad to hear about David's passing. What a terrible loss for you both. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Barb & Samantha Berrafato
September 8, 2008
Dear Edie and Grace,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your husband/dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. You are two incredible and strong women and we know that your faith will get you through this difficult time.
Susie Ranstead
September 7, 2008
Edie and Grace,
I am in shock to know that you are having to go through the same pain as Jessica and I four years ago. I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God bless the two of you.
lucy craig
September 6, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Edie, Grace and the O'Brien Family. I always think of Edie and David as a little love story when they reunited after college. May you always feel his love and may your happy memories of David bring you comfort and peace.
Jens Bunte
September 6, 2008
The O'Brien family knows well that when you have a name plate on my grandmother's shelf, you are very much a part of the Bunte family. And that is exactly what David, Edie, and Grace are - a beloved part of the Bunte family. David has always been like a third uncle to myself. Through my 16 years of life he has given my family love, laughter, friendship, and most of all, family. There are no words to descibe how much he has meant to my family and the impact he has had upon my life. Edie and Grace, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Mark Bunte
September 5, 2008
David was the best friend a person could have. His friendship and support was unbelievable. I will cherish the 25 years of great memories.
Edie and Grace- My thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
Bob and Sharna Ahern
September 5, 2008
To the entire O'Brien family we send our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry we were not able to speak to you in person. May God grant you strength and may you find comfort in the wonderful memories you share. Bless you! Bob and Sharna
Mary Ann Lukowicz
September 5, 2008
Dear Edie & Grace,
Words can not explain how sorry we were to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Mary Ann & Brittany Lukowicz
Nick Johnsen
September 4, 2008
Dave brought me onto the floor at the cbot and got me my first job out of college. He was one of the nicest, wittiest, caring people I have ever met. He was my boss for 8 months, but 8 months that I'll never forget. Dave was never short on advice, one liners, and great stories. He truly loved his family and I only wish I had known him longer. Thanks for everything Dave. You are truly appreciated and will be deeply missed. Nick
Kim Wells
September 4, 2008
Edie & Grace
Ours hearts are breaking for you. We loved David - he was always so much fun to be around. We are sorry that we cannot be with you during this difficult time. We love you and hope that we can all be together again soon. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love you, Greg, Kim, Tiffany, Alexa & Haylee
John and Kathleen McLaughlin
September 4, 2008
To Edie and Grace, From your neighbors across the alley in Cedar Point. Our Deepest Sympathy and prayers. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this time.
Lisa Finn
September 4, 2008
My sincere condolences to the O'Brien Family. I have not seen David in quite a a long time and always hoped that our paths would cross once again. My memories of him are fun and happy. I smile when I think about him. I will cherish them. May God support you all through this most difficult time.
Betsy Spivack-Goodkin
September 4, 2008
Edie & Grace, Family & Friends,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of David O'Brien. My thoughts and prayers are with you . . . and I would love to be able to give you a big long overdue hug!
xoxoxxo
David Kavanaugh
September 4, 2008
Dear Edie and Grace,
The years that I knew David no matter the occasion his thoughts and clearly his love was always on the two of you. His passing is so tragic and sudden but take solice in God's eternal grace and love. The thoughts and prayers of myself, Cheryl and the kids are with you.
--David and Cheryl Kavanaugh
Greg & Lisa Wilson
September 4, 2008
Edie,
Mark told me today about your loss. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter. Lisa and I have wonderful memories of David and we will keep you in our hearts. Bless you both.
Carrie & John DiGilio
September 4, 2008
Edie & Grace & O'Brien Family, This is so devastating I am still trying to grasp it all.. David was so full of life, his smile that mischievous grin, and his kind and generous heart, he will be missed dearly by all of us here on earth but will certainly entertain those in heaven.. Although John & I haven't seen you in way to long we cherish the many memories we have together, La Quinta, Tucson.. We haven't seen Grace since she was a little girl but I know that David thought the world of both his girls. We love you both and are so sorry for your loss.. May David's kind spitrit always stay close to our hearts.. xoxoxo
Kim and Amber Prasopoulos
September 4, 2008
Dear Edie and Grace,
We are so sorry about David passing away. Be strong for eachother! You are in our prayers.
Matt and Dolly Syrek
September 4, 2008
Dear Edie and Grace
Everyone is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of such a wonderful person - David. May his love and memories help you through this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you both.
Joanna Kristmann
September 4, 2008
I am friends with Grace O'Brien but, Mr. O'Brien was my friend too. I've known the O'Brien family for 4 years, long enough to know that I love them. When my parents pulled me aside to spill the bad news, I was crying and thinking about how you don't realize how much you love someone until they are gone and how you will never see them again. I have shared many good times with the O'Brian family, too many to list. But, here are a few; like the time me and Grace were re-enacting a Youtube Video and he burped on the camera, and all the times he took us extreme tubing. I think of those good times and I always think of Mr. O'Brian driving his boat and looking back at us while Mrs. O'Brien was spotting . . . and everyone was smiling and so happy.
Mr. O'Brien . . . I miss you!
Love, Joanna Kristmann
Jim Jones
September 4, 2008
Edie and Grace,
It has been years since I have seen either of you but I wanted to express to you my feelings about your husband and father. David was a warm, funny and good hearted man. I am glad I had the fortune of knowing, joking and working with him for the years that I did. My family sends our deepest condolences and hope you can remain strong in these very difficult times.
Love,
Jim, Nancy and Parker Jones
Jackie Hannon Link
September 3, 2008
My thoughts are with the entire O'Brien family. I just heard that David had recently lost his mother and now what a terrible tragedy. I have many fond memories of fun times growing up in Buena Vista with David. He sure knew how to have a good time and will be missed by many I am sure. My prayers are with his family. Godspeed..
Kari Farrell/Pardee
September 3, 2008
Dear Edie & Grace,
What a tragic, tragic loss. I can hardly believe this is happening to such a dedicated, loving, and wonderful family!!! The man upstairs works in mysterious ways... The rhyme & reason is beyond us. The two of you are so strong and hold such a special bond - what a fortunate gift! You're both (and your family) in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Kari Farrell (Ms. Pardee)
jordyn stavropoulos
September 3, 2008
hi Grace and edie i'm so sorry to hear what happen my thoughts are with you and i love you two both so much... i love you and i'm sorry
Chanelle and Sandy Biangardi
September 3, 2008
Grace and Mrs. O'Brien,
My mom and I want you to know how sorry we are to hear of your families loss. You are in our thoughts.
September 3, 2008
Grace and Mrs. O'Brien,
My mom and I want you to know how sorry we are to hear of your families loss. You are in our thoughts.
Don and Lois Fredrickson
September 3, 2008
Edie, Grace and Mary,
We were very sad to hear the news about David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Don and Lois
Mary O'Brien
September 3, 2008
Let us all remember David: he loved the sun, water, boats,the Board of Trade, Edie and Grace, his brothers and sisters, his nieces and nephews, good food, a great bargain, and a good game of gin rummy or golf. To his old friends and new friends, I will always be thankful. Think happy thoughts about David. Picture him driving a boat pulling Grace and friends tubing. He is in a better place. Mary O'Brien
Fritz & Mary Guth
September 3, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nancy Lapke
September 3, 2008
Dear Edie and Grace,
We are so sorry to hear about David's sudden death. May God bless you both and comfort you during this time. You both are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Nancy Jean, Steve and Evan
Jeff Wells
September 3, 2008
Thank you David for the great memories of the 3rd row seats at the Chicago baseball game in 91 and for the fun memories of your BULLS beating my LAKERS in the Champing game. Love you Edie and Grace. Cousin Jeff
Maggi, Mary and Kit Hamilton
September 3, 2008
Our hearts are with the O'Brien family, such a tragic loss to you all.
We are so sorry for you heartbreaking pain and pray that peace surrounds you in the love of family, friends and faith.
Brendan Heintz
September 3, 2008
This is a blast from the past, that's for sure. I just stumbled on David's obit while looking for something else and couldn't believe it. I hadn't seen David in about 36 years. We were friends in grammar school at Beye. He, Danny Brennan and I were pretty good friends from Kindergarten until we move from Oak Park to Riverside in '72. Seeing his name in the obits really has hit me. My own cousin passed away and was buried from Dreschler Brown and Williams and the mass at St. Catherine/St Lucy (Davey and I also went to CCD together and our moms played bridge together) little more than a week ago and his brother Mike came to the services for my 37 year old cousin. I just came across a photo of him from kindergarten and one from 2nd grade. I had always hoped we could re-establish our friendship as adults.
Brianna Neilan
September 3, 2008
Edie & Gracie
I am so sorry to hear the sad news about David yesterday morning. Please know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers continuously. And also Gracie I told Aunt Diane she owes you one big hug from me.
Love you both
Brianna
Izzie Bakopoulos
September 3, 2008
Edie and Grace: Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss your husband and father. May the memories held deep within your heart soothe you in this time of sadness.
Greg Ramsbottom
September 3, 2008
Edie and Grace,
I'm heartbroken for your loss. I knew David a short time but got to see his true spirit as a loving father, husband and friend. He will be missed.
Christine DiGilio
September 3, 2008
To my caring, smart, silly, humble, loving, kind, supportive friend, David...I miss you already.
Praying for you, Edie, Grace and family.
Love, Chris
David, Melissa & Marisa Wolf
September 3, 2008
Edie & Grace,
We were so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Wolf Family
Carol and Warren Fischer
September 3, 2008
Dear Edie and Grace,
There are no words to describe your loss. Your memories together will support you both. Our sincerest sympathies and prayers are with you.
Carol and Warren Fischer
Waldo
September 3, 2008
Edie and Grace,
although I have never met either of you ,I think that by my conversations with Dave I feel that I know both of you well. Grace YOU were the Light of his life Edie YOU were his backbone. I pray for the both of you since I Know Dave is in a better place and will be with you guys forever
PATRICK WALSH AND FAMILY
September 3, 2008
EDIE AND GRACE
MY FRIEND DAVID OF 30 YEARS WILL BE MISSED SO DEARLY MOSTLY THE TIMES IN LAKE GENEVA PLAYING RAG TAG AND JOKING AROUND.MY HEART IS WITH ALL OF YOU
Robert Sturkey
September 3, 2008
Edie & Grace,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold you close and keep you in his light. I pray that David is at peace.
Daniel Lewis
September 3, 2008
To The O'Brien Family,
You are all in my prayers. David was one of the kindest and most honorable person I knew. His friendship will be greatly missed.
Karen Bloomfield
September 3, 2008
Edie and Grace -
I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your husband and dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of David's family and many friends. He will be dearly missed.
With love, Karen
Marty Farrell
September 3, 2008
What a tragic loss, my deepest sympathy to the O'Brien Family. I pray David has found peace.
Christi Lorenz
September 3, 2008
Edie and Grace,
Words nor emotions can express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Your husband/dad was a wonderful man!! You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Christi
Kathi Polkow
September 3, 2008
Edie and Grace,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and Grace and the entire O'Brien family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott, Kathi & Murphy Polkow
Sue and John McGorrian
September 3, 2008
Words cannot express our sadness for the loss of a good friend and great neighbor. Edie and Grace you are in our prayers. With love and sympathy, Sue and John
Kurt Kristmann
September 3, 2008
Our deepest condolences to the entire O'Brien family.
David, Cedar Point and Pier 231 will never be the same now that you are gone. We will miss you!
Kurt, Deborah, Conrad, & Joanna
Mary Pellicane
September 3, 2008
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Dave's family. Dave became a member of the Chicago Board of Trade in 1988. He began clearing Kottke Associates in 1999. We enjoyed working with Dave and will miss him a great deal. From all his friends at Kottke.
Ron & Mikki LeClair
September 3, 2008
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and Grace. We will be sure to remember Dave and you and Grace in our prayers.
Bob Hogan
September 3, 2008
I shall miss my Friend David.
Words cannot express what it is that I feel in my heart today.
I will miss going to lunch with him at Frontera Grill and Gene & Georgetti's.
I will miss talking to him on the phone.
He was a very good friend to me.
He got me a job when I lost mine.
He listened to me when I needed someone to listen to me.
He was someone I knew I could count on.
he was someone I cared about.
and he was someone who cared about me.
I am so sorry for all the O'Brien Family.
Especially Edie And Grace.
My Heart and My Thoughts are with you all.
God Speed David,
I shall miss My Friend.
with love,
Bob Hogan
Grace O'Brien
September 3, 2008
I love you so much dad. I can't believe you're gone....
Kelly Hohman
September 3, 2008
I would like to give my deepest condolences to the entire O'Brien family. David was one of my best friend's in high school. He will be greatly missed. You always think there is time to catch-up with somebody and apparently it is not the case now. May you rest in peace in heaven and keep an eye on all of us.
Chris Nobbe
September 3, 2008
Dear Edie and Grace,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
The Nobbe's
Bryan, Chris, Sara, Kaleigh & Laura
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