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Henry O'Brien

Sep 18th, 1955 - Jul 12th, 2016

Funeral:  11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Visitation:  9-11 a.m. Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Interment:  Oak Mound Cemetery

 

   Henry E. O'Brien, age 60, of Xenia, Illinois, went to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, July 12, 2016, at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, with his wife by his side.

   Henry was born in Songer Township, Xenia, Illinois, on a Sunday, September 18, 1955, to James and Geneva (Miller) O’Brien, and was in church the next Sunday.

   Many will remember him as that boy who always had a broken leg.  It wasn’t until later in life that it was discovered he had a rare bone disease, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), causing his bones to be very brittle.  He spent many of his years in pain because of this disease, but was a man full of love, joy, laughter, kindness, and most importantly his faith in God.  Henry’s favorite things were his grandson Colten, westerns, animals, music, and he was a big WWE fan.  Many have enjoyed his singing and guitar playing over the years.  Henry always wanted to be working.  He had his own auto garage and helped farm; raised hogs, chickens, and horses; and then worked at Xenia Manufacturing until his body made him stop.  The last thing he hated to give up was mowing the lawn.

   Henry met and married the love of his life, Susan Kautz Phillips, on September 7, 2012.  Their time together was too short but their perfect, healing love was a blessing from God.  Henry had one child he raised, loved and adored – Brittiney.  She was the apple of his eye and has been quoted by many as always saying “Just me and my Dad!”

   Henry is survived by his wife Susan O’Brien, mother Geneva (Don) Welty, daughter Brittiney (Curtis) Greenwood, grandson Colten O’Brien, and his brothers Gary (Connie) O’Brien and Larry O’Brien all of Clay County; a brother-in-law George Tepker of Chatham; along with a niece Amy O’Brien and nephews Chris O’Brien and Brent and Brian Pearson.  He was preceded in death by his father James F. O’Brien and a sister Jeannie Tepker.

   A funeral service for Henry O’Brien will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday. Lance Thackrey will officiate.  Interment will be in Oak Mound Cemetery, Xenia.  Memorial donations in Henry’s memory may be given to OIF (Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation) and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a message or condolence with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.  

 

Visit the OIF (Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation) website by clicking here.

 

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Jim and Ardeth Freeman

July 13th

Our prayers are thoughts are with you all during this time.

BILLY and DEBBIE ODEM

July 13th

Were so sorry for your loss sending prayers to you and the family. Henry will be miss

Vivian Starr

July 13th

I'm so sorry to hear about Henry--May he Rest in Peace.

Trudy Zimmerman

July 13th

Thinking of you all. May God comfort you in your time of sorry

Peggy and Randy Borcherding

July 13th

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. So sorry to hear of your loss and Henry will be greatly missed

Mike and Linda Welty

July 13th

Thinking of you during this difficult time and praying for comfort and peace.

joy boston(paytons sister)

July 14th

so sorry for your loss. we will pray for you and your family.

Nancy Gelsinger

July 14th

Susan, I was so sorry to hear of Henry's death. Please know you are all in my prayers and if there is anything you need let me know.

Dan Warren

July 14th

Sincere condolences to the family and friends

Micheal W. Engelmeier

July 14th

Please accept my condolences. Many years ago I transported Henry to Richland Memorial Hospital by ambulance due to a broken leg. He had injured himself at the old 76 gas station here in town. The local funeral homes in those days ran the ambulance service and I was the driver that day. I will always remember how determined and brave he was. It has been many years since I've seen Henry but, I remember that day very well. May he rest in peace suffering no more.

Nancy Coughlin

July 15th

Geneva and Brittiney,Henry was a great person.My prayers are with you all.

Rodger and Julie Shamhart

July 15th

Bob and Judy Russell

July 15th

We ate sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.

Marisa Kautz & Nicholas Davis

July 15th

We are so sorry for the loss! Your are in our thoughts and prayers! -Marisa & Nick

Cierra Hammond

July 16th

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers as you try to get through this difficult time.

Walter J. Chaney

July 16th

Thoughts and prayers!

Karen Robinson

July 16th

I'm so sorry to hear of Henry's passing. He was one of the sweetest people I've ever known. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. ♡

Sarah bolyard

July 16th

I'm so sorry to hear about Henry. He was a great man and always one to help his fellow neighbor and towns men. He'll be greatly missed by many in and out of the community.

Marie Headlee

July 16th

My deepest sympathy to the family! Susan... there are no words to express how sorry I am and I wish I could take this pain away from you. I know your time together was short but. . I know that you made many memories with Henry. I pray you find strength in your memories.

Lisa Lindsey

July 16th

I am very sad that Henry has passed. May the family find peace at this time. He will be in our hearts and not forgotten.

Kathy Eskew

July 16th

My deepest sympathy for you and your family. May God help you through this difficult time in your life.

Jennifer Davis

July 17th

Am sending prayers to Garry and Connie O'Brien

woody

July 18th

July 18th

hennery will truly be missed

Ezula Erwin Family

July 18th

Sorry to hear about Henry, we are all thinking of you.........

charles mainer

July 17th

Fred and Peggy Harris

July 19th

We would like to extend our sympathy to you. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeff , Kelly, and Jessie Hatcher

July 24th

Sorry to hear of Henry passing . I can see him now sitting in Heaven with his dad and sister playing some good old music like they used to. No more pain , just big smiles . RIP Uncle Henry .

Bonita Hall

July 29th

 

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