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Loraine O'Hearn Obituary
O'Hearn, Loraine T.
(nee Drilling) passed away peacefully on October 14, 2020, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. O'Hearn; loving mother and mother-in-law of Kathleen (Jerry) Duepner, the late Michael (surviving spouse Nancy) O'Hearn, Sharon (the late Richard) Knaup, Patrick (Karen), Donald (Caryl), John (Rebecca), and the late Timothy (surviving spouse Michelle) O'Hearn; cherished grandmother of Joseph (Erin) and Stephen (Lilian) Duepner, Cristin Norman, Michael (Michaela) O'Hearn, Megan McEnroe, Caitrin (Joseph) Rammelsberg, Alynn (Samuel) Ambrose, Bridget O'Hearn (Brian McNiff), Erica Knaup, Daniel (Rebecca) O'Hearn, Julie (Joshua) Moonier, Jeffrey (Georgia), Gregory (Efrat), Drake and Liriel O'Hearn; great-grandmother of 33; dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, and friend of many.
Loraine was born December 15, 1925, the second of seven children, on a farm north of Cresco, Iowa to Ferd and Leona Drilling. She met her future husband, Mike, when she visited his sister, Annie, who was her pen pal, in Hannibal, MO. They were married and moved to St. Louis, where they lived the rest of their lives. She was a wife, mother, homemaker, artist extraordinaire, excellent bridge player, girl scout leader, cub scout den mother, prayer group leader at St. Norbert's Catholic Church for over 30 years, maker of dozens of stuffed animals and dolls, hundreds of greeting cards and painter of many landscapes, portraits and flowers, all of which will live on in her memory.
Services: Burial private with a Memorial Mass to be held at a later date.
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Patrick Albright
October 23, 2020
Mrs O'Hearn was the best. Made the best chocolate chip cookies. She will be missed.
Mike Margherio
October 19, 2020
Kathy, Sharon, Pat, Don, and John, you have my deep sympathy on your loss. Your parents are what I call the "unsung heroes" of this country - good people who went about their own business in getting and staying married, raising children, playing by the rules, and making this country a good place to live by doing so. I spent a lot of time at the Wallingford home when I was friends with Mike during grade school and high school, and I remember you mom as always welcoming, smiling, and genuinely interested in what was happening with my family. I don't think I ever heard her raise her voice or act unpleasant toward anyone. I'm sure she's resting in peace with your father and brothers. Peace to you all.
Steve and Susie Gannon
October 18, 2020
We lived next door to Mike and Loraine on Bradwell and
Spent many Christmas Eve´s with them. Loraine was one of the kindest people we ever knew!
Julie Gannon Avise
October 18, 2020
She was such a great lady. I remember the great dolls she made for us, and swimming in her pool. What a lovely neighbor. Sending prayers.
Linda Mowry
October 18, 2020
Mrs. O'Hearn as I knew her was such a wonderful woman. I lived next door to her for years in Florissant. As I was growing up, she watched me when I came home sick from school and my mom had to work. She made me dolls and doll clothes. When my daughter was born she made her a doll too. I remember looking over and seeing her playing basketball in the driveway. She was filled with such kindness and energy. My heart goes out to your family. God bless!
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