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Larry L. O'Brien
GREENVIEW - Larry L. O'Brien, 78 of Greenview, died at 5:40am on Friday, January 21, 2011 at his residence. He was born on March 17, 1932 the son of Donald and Sadie (LeMasters) O"Brien in Greenview. He married Janet Deckard on November 16, 1968 in Greenview, she survives.
He is also survived by four daughters: Linda (Larry) Fletcher of Greenview, Diana Marcum of Springfield, Mary Patricia Lanctot of Springfield, Cindy (Michael) Nichols of Greenview; one son Donald O"Brien (companion Linda) of Greenview; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers: Jack O"Brien, Walt Pate, both of Peoria and James O"Brien of Culver, IN. and his beloved dog, Corky.
He is preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, step-father, one sister, one grandson, two sons in laws and one niece.
Mr. O"Brien graduated from Mason City High School in 1950. He was an independent truck driver for many years.
Services will be at 11:30am on Monday, January 24, 2011 at Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City, Nash Shawgo will officiate. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery in Greenview. Visitation will begin at 9:30am before the service. Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be left to Greenview BLS, Menard County Rescue or St. John's Hospice.
Online memorials may be left at www.hurleyfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry O'Brien
Sharolyn Apke
January 25, 2011
I was away for the weekend and didn't find out til last night about Mr. O'Brien. I am so sorry for your loss. To Don and the rest of the family my deepest sympathy....SJ Apke
Pat Howie
January 25, 2011
Pat / Cindy,
Small world I've known you both through different people but never knew you were related. Pat from work & Cindy through Terry Wilson.
I was sorry to hear about your loss & my prayers go out to your & yours.
Bryan&Sandy Beauchamp
January 24, 2011
Cindy and family,sorry to hear about uncle Larry.I can remember alot of great times when we were kids.
David & Dolores Cramer
January 24, 2011
Janet & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Larry. David had such a good time talking & teasing him.
Please give our sincere sympathy to all of the family.
David & Dolores Cramer
January 24, 2011
I will never forget how Larry "took me under his arm" when I started with Ashland Chemical and relocated to Greenview. He and his whole family made me and my family feel welcome in our new location. My condolences to all of you.
Bill Reese
Peoria
Marla Johnson (Tisdale)
January 24, 2011
I remember many fun times as a child at Larry's house. My best wishes go out to his family.
January 24, 2011
Larry and I have been friends since High School. We played basketball together. Larry and I could tell a lot of stories about what we did together---on second thought, we couldn't tell all of them? I'm sure you remember the one when we brought Larry home from Cranwells and my wife drove the semi--we got there kind of late!!!!!I'll miss Larry and I know you will too. If there is anything we can do, let us know. Russ and Linda
Angie Runkel Snyder
January 24, 2011
Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. when we use to hang out all the time, I remember your family and how wonderful they are. My thoughts and prayers go out to you...I luv ya girl.....
January 24, 2011
I remember Larry from high school. I
played basketball with him. He was a
nice guy. My condolences to all of
his family.
Dean Anderson Springfield
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