Barbara J. O'Brien

Barbara J. O'Brien obituary, Evergreen Park, IL

Barbara J. O'Brien

Barbara O'Brien Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John G. Ligda, Ltd. Funeral service on Feb. 13, 2025.

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Barbara J. O'Brien (nee Wool), age 82, longtime resident of Evergreen Park. Cherished wife of the late Martin J.; beloved mother of Michael (Maureen), Mary O'Brien, and Debbie Thompson; loving grandmother of Brad O'Brien, Natalie and Mitchell Thompson, Isabella, Katie, Michael and Tommy O'Brien and Brady Cox.
Visitation Friday, February 14th beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9600 S. Lawndale Avenue, until the time of Mass at 12:00 Noon. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, St. Anne Shrine, Lot 1049, SW Grave. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Lightways Hospice, 250 Waterstone Circle, Joliet IL 60431. Information (708) 390-1200.

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February 13, 2025

Patrick Sloat posted to the memorial.

February 13, 2025

Bud Wool posted to the memorial.

February 13, 2025

John G. Ligda, Ltd. Funeral service posted an obituary.

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Patrick Sloat

February 13, 2025

Something I'll always remember about Barb is she always called me Patrick.
Rest in peace, Barb. You'll be missed. May your memory be a blessing for your family.

Bud Wool

February 13, 2025

When Barbara was a child, She was always bringing home lost or wounded dogs cats and birds to the delight of our parents.

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February 13, 2025

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