Obituary: Lucille F. O'Brien

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Lucille F. O'Brien (nee Riley) Age 77, a longtime Morris, IL resident passed away early Saturday Morning November 21, 2020. She was born January 19, 1943, to the late Angela
(nee Gabel) and Clarence (Pat) Riley in Morris, where she was raised,
educated, and lived a wonderful life among a large extended family and
many dear lifelong friends.

On June 2, 1962, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, she married J.
Thomas O’Brien with whom she enjoyed 43 years of marriage until his
passing on Memorial Day in 2005. Their beautiful union and welcoming
home was filled with love, laughter, and numerous guests enjoying
Lucille and Tom’s hospitality. Over the years, many fun filled functions
occurred on West North Street.

Lucille is the beloved mother of Mary Beth (Tom) Gibbs and Tod J. O'Brien;
proud and devoted grandmother of Olivia Gibbs and John Gibbs; dearest
sister of Rosemary (Richard) Anderson. She will also be missed by
numerous cousins and several generations of nieces and nephews.
Including special friends Cynthia and James Thomas.

In addition to Tom, her husband, partner, and best friend, she is also
preceded in death by her parents and her sisters – Kathryn Riley,
Patricia Riley, Dorothea (Oliver) Haag, and Helen (Frank) Perucca.

In 1963, Lucille joined the family business of O’Brien Construction.
Lucille and Tom were united in working diligently together to ensure the
job was done right and on time, the customers’ expectations were
exceeded, and that their co-workers/crews were treated fairly. She was a
member of Immaculate Conception Church, Trustee for Morris Township,
past members of the Associated General Contractors and IL. Association
of Women Contractors.

As a gourmet cook, Lucille truly enjoyed entertaining. She and Tom
traveled extensively. And later, traveling and cruising with her
girlfriends and family. Much of their family time was spent during the
summer on their houseboat. And in retirement, seeing the sites in their
motorhome. Lucille even learned to drive it. She loved to play cards –
her beloved bridge clubs and Euchre groups. Or trips to Vegas and the
boats. Her other interests included sewing, reading, decorating, her
beloved Bichon dogs, and breakfasts with the girls from the MCHS Class
of ’61. Though nothing brought her greater joy and pride than her
grandchildren – “her sweethearts”, Olivia and John.

Due to current circumstances, Lucille’s visitation and funeral services
will be held privately on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Interment will
take place at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her
name can be made to Immaculate Conception School Endowment Fund or
Grundy Community Foundation. The family has requested to live
stream the services of their loved one on Wednesday, November 25, 2020,
at 11:00 a.m. Please click on this link (https://youtu.be/OuTwXlYYnqs) and
follow the instructions to show your support for them at a time when
you cannot be physically present, but your thoughts, prayers and
connection are.

For more information please call (815) 942-5040 to visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.

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