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Julie O'Brien Obituary
Julie Anne (Spaanem) O'Brien
Jan. 20, 1966 - May 20, 2023
CAMBRIDGE - After a loving, active and admirable life, Julie Anne (Spaanem) O'Brien passed away after an eight month battle with ALS on May 20, 2023. Julie was born on January 20, 1966, to Gerald and Sharon Spaanem in Fort Atkinson.
Julie is survived by her husband, Mark O'Brien. Her children: Kelsey Wolf, Casey O'Brien, and Connor O'Brien. Her grandchildren: Braddock and Johanna Wolf. Her brother, Jeff Spaanem; and her mother, Sharon Spaanem. Julie was preceded in death by her father, Gerald A. Spaanmen; and brother, Steven G. Spaanem.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church 314 Barrie St Fort Atkinson, WI. The visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. until the time of service.
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Mary Lynn Vogel
June 3, 2023
Our sincere thoughts and prayers for you, Sharon, and your family. I enjoyed having Julie in a couple of my classes. She was a delight--we often talked after class. Her love for you and her family was so evident in those conversations.
God Bless!! Mary Lynn and Denny Vogel
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