Daniel E. Brearley

Daniel E. Brearley, U.S. Air Force Veteran, age 84 of Oak Lawn, passed away February 7, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Judith (nee O'Leary); Loving father of the late David (Kathleen) Brearley; Jill (James) DeGrado, Diane Carpenter, and Ann Edwards; Proud grandpa of Paige Brearley, Justin Brearley, Dominic DeGrado, Paul DeGrado, Michael (Aisling) Carpenter, Matthew Carpenter, Brianna Edwards, and Brandon Edwards; Great-grandpa of Jonathan Brearley; Dear brother of Patricia Noel; Cherished son of the late Edward and Edythe (nee Wilson) Brearley; Dearest son-in-law to the late William and Ann (nee Kuvik) O'Leary; Very dearest brother-in-law to the late Diane O'Connor (nee O'Leary), the late Marilyn O'Leary, the late Bill O'Leary, Susan Holm (nee O'Leary) and the late Kenneth Holm; Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather directly at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Chapel Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.