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S.Kathleen O'Brien
January 13, 2010
Dear Family of Jane O'Brien,
Your William E. and Bob O'Brien relatives (Sister Kathleen of Milwaukee, Helen O'Brien of Sun City, CA, Elaine O'Brien, Calif) send their love and care. We just heard of Jane's entry into eternal life. Have wonderful memories of her and all your family.
We hold Jane and her whole family in our hearts.
S. Kathleen, Helen, Elaine
December 17, 2009
Bob, Peg, et al,
Got an E-Mail message today from Tom McKale advising that they had been at the liturgy today.
That was the first that we heard of your DEAR SAINTLY DEVOUT IRISH MOM's passing.
Tough to be "out-of-the-circle" here in "The Heartland" but glad to see that some of our best Irish Friend's try to assure that we are kept informed.
Her Legacy Lives On with the very special beauty of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Always remember, {as we know you truly believe and understand with the very essence of your beings}, MOM is with you and all of us now in a much more special and intimate way that she never, ever could have been while confined to human form.
WE MISS ALL OF YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH !
Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
GOD BLESS YOU !
LOVE,
Dale and Irene
Lisa Reilly
December 17, 2009
She was such an amazing woman with a terrific family. Glad everything went off so beautifully .... we are with you all in mind and spirit. Love to you all!
Lisa, Keegan and Keira Reilly
Meg (Witczak) Steimle
December 17, 2009
Dear O'Briens,
It was such a joy to see you all at the wake for your Mom. Her Irish eyes were smiling in every photo I saw! It is difficult to lose a Mom but the memories seem to hold you up during the sadness of now. Please know that you are all in my prayers today; so sorry I can't be there in person to help celebrate her life. I have great respect and love for your Mom, I remember her fondly. She took her role (with all the other Mom's) seriously helping to raise all of us on Shepard Ave to be happy and fun-loving people. With warmest regards to all of you,
John Eiffler
December 16, 2009
My deepest condolences to the O'Brien family on their loss. I just heard about this today. Your mother will be greatly missed especially during this holiday season. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Anne Catalane
December 16, 2009
Dear O'Brien Family,
It was so nice to connect the Catalanes & the O'Briens again after all the St. Robert's days. I loved seeing your mother in the hallways of the Catholic Home - she was always so upbeat, positive & just plain fun! She's in my prayers now. God bless you all.
Anne Catalane
Director of Leisure Services
Milwaukee Catholic Home
Brenda Davis
December 15, 2009
Jane & Family - I never met Mrs. O'Brien, but I met her daughter Jane and knew right away her mother did a fabulous job raising her children. I send my love, prayers and sincere hopes that your journey through grief brings you to a place of peace.
Frank & Deborah Weithofer
December 15, 2009
Aunt Jane will be missed. We so wish we could travel to pay our respects. Please know we are keeping all the O'Brien Clan in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Callan
December 15, 2009
Dearest O'Briens,
My deepest condolences to all of you. Your Mom and Dad were the best. Our parents had such fun. My mother would often tell my sisters and myself such great and fun stories about their escapades.
With Love,
Dan & Debbie Morris
December 15, 2009
Mrs. O'Brien was a dear sweet lady. Charming and gracious. She made you feel very comfortable and had a great sense of humor. Our sympathies to all her precious children and grandchildren. What a wonderful legacy she has left you. Great memories. Love & Hugs.
Michele Campanelli
December 14, 2009
Lou and I send our sympathy to the entire Reilly-O' Brien's family. We will keep you all in our prayers during this very difficult time. -Michele & Lou Campanelli
December 14, 2009
To our dearest friends, Peggy and Bob Hamill & all of the awesome O'Briens, the most wonderful legacy of Jane's life and her personally expressed greatest source of pride. We join you in the sorrow of losing a parent, but share comfort in visualizing Jane and Mary affectionately escorting each other to their well earned eternal bliss. We feel so privileged to have had such incredible women as maternal models who so deeply and warmly touched our lives. May those of us left behind follow their example by embracing each day with gratitude as we show God's love in all we say and do & to everyone we meet.
God's blessings to all of you,
Reeny, John Terry and the Mulcahy Family
Maureen (End) Botticelli
December 14, 2009
There are so many of you to keep Janes memories ever present. I know how very much you will all miss her. I can't think of her without seeing her smile and hearing that unforgettable laugh! God bless you all and help you through this very difficult time.
Love and sympathy.
December 14, 2009
Katie and all of the O'Briens-- my heart goes out to you . It's never easy to lose your Mom ! Meg Harper Ahalt
Mike Greylak
December 14, 2009
To: Peg, Bob, all the Hamil's and O'Briens, we are very sorry to hear of Jane's passing. Sis Drew and I had fun at her holiday parties on the lake and at the Hamils on St. Pat's day!! She will be missed!! Mike Greylak and Sis Drew
Marty & Terri Armstrong
December 14, 2009
"As an ever-grateful guest and cousin of the embracing compound that was Shepard Avenue, I remember being in awe of Mrs. O'Brien's sincere goodness and charm; traits she passed on to her children I have known. My family sends its sympathies and love to the O'Briens."
December 14, 2009
God bless all the O'Briens and beautiful Jane! What an inspiration she was. Her legacy will live on for decades with all those wonderful children and grandchildren. I am so glad to have known her.
Wth Fondest Regards, Nancy Armstrong
Gina Ryan
December 14, 2009
Dear O'Brien Friends:
On behalff of the Louis and Marian Jane Maier family, please accept our condolences on the death of Jane. Our families go back a long, long way. Bob served mass at my parents wedding in 1940. I'll never forget the fun time our families had together at Three Lakes - especially with Janie.
What a treasure to have family friends like that. Our hearts are with you at this transition in your lives.
Much love from all of us.
Gina Maier Ryan
Paul Schulte
December 14, 2009
I celebrate Jane O'Brien's life and grieve her passing. She was, and remains for me, a "andmark" individual in terms of my development as a boy and young teen, an example of love that blended compassion, empathy and toughness. I last saw her at my own Mom's funeral in October of 2008, and her kind words were of great comfort to me. Her legacy will live on in all her children, as they pass on, in their own ways, the consistent love and care she demonstrated to them and the other 100+ children growing up on the 3200 block of Shepard Avenue.
Charles & Jeanine Hoerz
December 14, 2009
Dear Peg and Bob and Family
We always looked forward to St. Patty's Day to visit with your mom, sitting with the ladies on the couch. What a zest for life this woman had and an inspiration to others that life is how you live it. Our sincere sympathy to you all and may GOD Bless you in peace.
Mike Witczak
December 14, 2009
Dear O'Briens,
I am so sorry. I wish I could be with you to mourn a great lady and celebrate her life and love. I will celebrate Mass for her intention on Thursday, joining you spiritually in your journey.
May Jane rest in Christ's peace.
Sincerely,
(Fr.) Mike Witczak
Catholic University
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