KATHLEEN "KATY" MARGARET O'BRIEN
January 31, 1934 - October 8, 2022
Kathleen Margaret O'Brien, 88, of Iowa City, Iowa, died on Saturday, October 8, 2022, with her only child at her bedside.
Katy was adored and missed by her daughter, Moira "Molly" Rose O'Brien Loussaert, her son-in-law Douglas Dominic Loussaert, and her grandchildren Clare Moira and Patrick Douglas with whom she shared a home in Iowa City, Iowa.
Surviving are her sisters Sr. Daniel Therese (born Frances Flynn) of Los Angeles, California, and Evelyn Warren of San Clemente, California; brothers Thomas (Sharon) Flynn of Paso Robles, California, and Edward (Vivian) Flynn of Los Angeles, California; her sisters-in-law Kathy Flynn of Chandler, Arizona, and Abigail Flynn of Encino, California; and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Teresa Flynn; brothers Daniel Flynn, Lawrence Flynn, John (Joan) Flynn, and James Flynn; sisters Patricia (Duane) McDuffee, Sr. Mary Evelyn (born Anne Flynn), Sheila Flynn, and Ellen (Robert) Picard; and her husband, Terrance "Terry" John O'Brien.
Katy joined her husband Terry in eternal rest at St. Ann's Catholic Church Cemetery in Long Grove, Iowa.
Katy was born in Van Nuys, California, on January 31, 1934, the daughter of Elmer and Teresa (Hanlon) Flynn, the seventh of their thirteen children. Katy's life in Southern California was full of love and laughter surrounded by her large Irish Catholic family. She worked for many years as a Dental Assistant where she proved herself as indispensable to a very busy practice--until she met a patient named Terry who became her husband. They married on May 22, 1971, and made their home in Orange County, California, where Molly was born about a year and a half later. After her long tenure as a devoted and active aunt, Katy was delighted to become a mother.
Just before Molly started kindergarten the family moved to Iowa, from which Terry hailed. They made their home in small town Donahue where Katy's affection for Iowa with its Midwestern way of life and all four seasons grew. Katy even appreciated the beauty of winter as long as she could take in the snowy landscape through her picture window from inside by the fire. After Terry's death in December in 1988, Katy and Molly moved back to Southern California upon Molly's high school graduation in 1991.
Back in California, Katy served as an integral part of her family and was a devoted caregiver to her mother before her passing, as well as to other family members. As history not only rhymes but can also repeat, Molly married a native Iowan whom she had known since childhood. A few years later, news of her first grandchild's expected arrival brought Katy back to the Midwest just before her birth in 2004.
Katy, known only as "Grandm O" to her grandchildren Clare and Patrick as a shorthand for Grandma O'Brien-played a major role in their daily lives often serving as their primary caretaker in their youngest years when their parents' careers required them to be elsewhere. Katy's continued presence with and caretaking of her grandchildren was a true gift to each of them. More recently, as Clare and Patrick grew, they shared their gift of vitality with Katy, while Doug and Molly helped to provide a sense of ease and comfort to her-bringing her life of joyous family devotion full circle.
One of the many special ways Katy shared her love for her family and her fun spirit included taking her many nieces and nephews to Disneyland countless times. When Katy's marriage to Terry meant a move to Orange County she took full advantage of her even closer proximity to the Happiest Place on Earth by first strolling and then walking with Molly regularly in the park thereby sparking Molly's enduring fondness for Disneyland which she eagerly passed on to her family. Katy was tickled to be able to travel back to the park with her newest crew of Disneyland devotees just a few years ago.
Katy loved and enjoyed her family and friends. She celebrated all those she held dear by sharing stories of her long life with them--whether they be near or far. Katy also loved to read (a lot), watch classic movies, and kept up on current affairs by watching the news nearly every day. She followed sports including her native hometown Dodgers and Lakers as well as her adopted hometown Hawkeyes.
Katy will be remembered as a sweet, kind, and giving soul who only wanted others to be happy.
Source: Celebrate Life Iowa Cremation Services
January 31, 1934 - October 8, 2022
Kathleen Margaret O'Brien, 88, of Iowa City, Iowa, died on Saturday, October 8, 2022, with her only child at her bedside.
Katy was adored and missed by her daughter, Moira "Molly" Rose O'Brien Loussaert, her son-in-law Douglas Dominic Loussaert, and her grandchildren Clare Moira and Patrick Douglas with whom she shared a home in Iowa City, Iowa.
Surviving are her sisters Sr. Daniel Therese (born Frances Flynn) of Los Angeles, California, and Evelyn Warren of San Clemente, California; brothers Thomas (Sharon) Flynn of Paso Robles, California, and Edward (Vivian) Flynn of Los Angeles, California; her sisters-in-law Kathy Flynn of Chandler, Arizona, and Abigail Flynn of Encino, California; and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Teresa Flynn; brothers Daniel Flynn, Lawrence Flynn, John (Joan) Flynn, and James Flynn; sisters Patricia (Duane) McDuffee, Sr. Mary Evelyn (born Anne Flynn), Sheila Flynn, and Ellen (Robert) Picard; and her husband, Terrance "Terry" John O'Brien.
Katy joined her husband Terry in eternal rest at St. Ann's Catholic Church Cemetery in Long Grove, Iowa.
Katy was born in Van Nuys, California, on January 31, 1934, the daughter of Elmer and Teresa (Hanlon) Flynn, the seventh of their thirteen children. Katy's life in Southern California was full of love and laughter surrounded by her large Irish Catholic family. She worked for many years as a Dental Assistant where she proved herself as indispensable to a very busy practice--until she met a patient named Terry who became her husband. They married on May 22, 1971, and made their home in Orange County, California, where Molly was born about a year and a half later. After her long tenure as a devoted and active aunt, Katy was delighted to become a mother.
Just before Molly started kindergarten the family moved to Iowa, from which Terry hailed. They made their home in small town Donahue where Katy's affection for Iowa with its Midwestern way of life and all four seasons grew. Katy even appreciated the beauty of winter as long as she could take in the snowy landscape through her picture window from inside by the fire. After Terry's death in December in 1988, Katy and Molly moved back to Southern California upon Molly's high school graduation in 1991.
Back in California, Katy served as an integral part of her family and was a devoted caregiver to her mother before her passing, as well as to other family members. As history not only rhymes but can also repeat, Molly married a native Iowan whom she had known since childhood. A few years later, news of her first grandchild's expected arrival brought Katy back to the Midwest just before her birth in 2004.
Katy, known only as "Grandm O" to her grandchildren Clare and Patrick as a shorthand for Grandma O'Brien-played a major role in their daily lives often serving as their primary caretaker in their youngest years when their parents' careers required them to be elsewhere. Katy's continued presence with and caretaking of her grandchildren was a true gift to each of them. More recently, as Clare and Patrick grew, they shared their gift of vitality with Katy, while Doug and Molly helped to provide a sense of ease and comfort to her-bringing her life of joyous family devotion full circle.
One of the many special ways Katy shared her love for her family and her fun spirit included taking her many nieces and nephews to Disneyland countless times. When Katy's marriage to Terry meant a move to Orange County she took full advantage of her even closer proximity to the Happiest Place on Earth by first strolling and then walking with Molly regularly in the park thereby sparking Molly's enduring fondness for Disneyland which she eagerly passed on to her family. Katy was tickled to be able to travel back to the park with her newest crew of Disneyland devotees just a few years ago.
Katy loved and enjoyed her family and friends. She celebrated all those she held dear by sharing stories of her long life with them--whether they be near or far. Katy also loved to read (a lot), watch classic movies, and kept up on current affairs by watching the news nearly every day. She followed sports including her native hometown Dodgers and Lakers as well as her adopted hometown Hawkeyes.
Katy will be remembered as a sweet, kind, and giving soul who only wanted others to be happy.
Source: Celebrate Life Iowa Cremation Services
KATHLEEN "KATY" MARGARET O'BRIEN
January 31, 1934 - October 8, 2022
Kathleen Margaret O'Brien, 88, of Iowa City, Iowa, died on Saturday, October 8, 2022, with her only child at her bedside.
Katy was adored and missed by her daughter, Moira "Molly" Rose O'Brien Loussaert, her son-in-law Douglas Dominic Loussaert, and her grandchildren Clare Moira and Patrick Douglas with whom she shared a home in Iowa City, Iowa.
Surviving are her sisters Sr. Daniel Therese (born Frances Flynn) of Los Angeles, California, and Evelyn Warren of San Clemente, California; brothers Thomas (Sharon) Flynn of Paso Robles, California, and Edward (Vivian) Flynn of Los Angeles, California; her sisters-in-law Kathy Flynn of Chandler, Arizona, and Abigail Flynn of Encino, California; and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Teresa Flynn; brothers Daniel Flynn, Lawrence Flynn, John (Joan) Flynn, and James Flynn; sisters Patricia (Duane) McDuffee, Sr. Mary Evelyn (born Anne Flynn), Sheila Flynn, and Ellen (Robert) Picard; and her husband, Terrance "Terry" John O'Brien.
Katy joined her husband Terry in eternal rest at St. Ann's Catholic Church Cemetery in Long Grove, Iowa.
Katy was born in Van Nuys, California, on January 31, 1934, the daughter of Elmer and Teresa (Hanlon) Flynn, the seventh of their thirteen children. Katy's life in Southern California was full of love and laughter surrounded by her large Irish Catholic family. She worked for many years as a Dental Assistant where she proved herself as indispensable to a very busy practice--until she met a patient named Terry who became her husband. They married on May 22, 1971, and made their home in Orange County, California, where Molly was born about a year and a half later. After her long tenure as a devoted and active aunt, Katy was delighted to become a mother.
Just before Molly started kindergarten the family moved to Iowa, from which Terry hailed. They made their home in small town Donahue where Katy's affection for Iowa with its Midwestern way of life and all four seasons grew. Katy even appreciated the beauty of winter as long as she could take in the snowy landscape through her picture window from inside by the fire. After Terry's death in December in 1988, Katy and Molly moved back to Southern California upon Molly's high school graduation in 1991.
Back in California, Katy served as an integral part of her family and was a devoted caregiver to her mother before her passing, as well as to other family members. As history not only rhymes but can also repeat, Molly married a native Iowan whom she had known since childhood. A few years later, news of her first grandchild's expected arrival brought Katy back to the Midwest just before her birth in 2004.
Katy, known only as "Grandm O" to her grandchildren Clare and Patrick as a shorthand for Grandma O'Brien-played a major role in their daily lives often serving as their primary caretaker in their youngest years when their parents' careers required them to be elsewhere. Katy's continued presence with and caretaking of her grandchildren was a true gift to each of them. More recently, as Clare and Patrick grew, they shared their gift of vitality with Katy, while Doug and Molly helped to provide a sense of ease and comfort to her-bringing her life of joyous family devotion full circle.
One of the many special ways Katy shared her love for her family and her fun spirit included taking her many nieces and nephews to Disneyland countless times. When Katy's marriage to Terry meant a move to Orange County she took full advantage of her even closer proximity to the Happiest Place on Earth by first strolling and then walking with Molly regularly in the park thereby sparking Molly's enduring fondness for Disneyland which she eagerly passed on to her family. Katy was tickled to be able to travel back to the park with her newest crew of Disneyland devotees just a few years ago.
Katy loved and enjoyed her family and friends. She celebrated all those she held dear by sharing stories of her long life with them--whether they be near or far. Katy also loved to read (a lot), watch classic movies, and kept up on current affairs by watching the news nearly every day. She followed sports including her native hometown Dodgers and Lakers as well as her adopted hometown Hawkeyes.
Katy will be remembered as a sweet, kind, and giving soul who only wanted others to be happy.
Source: Celebrate Life Iowa Cremation Services
January 31, 1934 - October 8, 2022
Kathleen Margaret O'Brien, 88, of Iowa City, Iowa, died on Saturday, October 8, 2022, with her only child at her bedside.
Katy was adored and missed by her daughter, Moira "Molly" Rose O'Brien Loussaert, her son-in-law Douglas Dominic Loussaert, and her grandchildren Clare Moira and Patrick Douglas with whom she shared a home in Iowa City, Iowa.
Surviving are her sisters Sr. Daniel Therese (born Frances Flynn) of Los Angeles, California, and Evelyn Warren of San Clemente, California; brothers Thomas (Sharon) Flynn of Paso Robles, California, and Edward (Vivian) Flynn of Los Angeles, California; her sisters-in-law Kathy Flynn of Chandler, Arizona, and Abigail Flynn of Encino, California; and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Teresa Flynn; brothers Daniel Flynn, Lawrence Flynn, John (Joan) Flynn, and James Flynn; sisters Patricia (Duane) McDuffee, Sr. Mary Evelyn (born Anne Flynn), Sheila Flynn, and Ellen (Robert) Picard; and her husband, Terrance "Terry" John O'Brien.
Katy joined her husband Terry in eternal rest at St. Ann's Catholic Church Cemetery in Long Grove, Iowa.
Katy was born in Van Nuys, California, on January 31, 1934, the daughter of Elmer and Teresa (Hanlon) Flynn, the seventh of their thirteen children. Katy's life in Southern California was full of love and laughter surrounded by her large Irish Catholic family. She worked for many years as a Dental Assistant where she proved herself as indispensable to a very busy practice--until she met a patient named Terry who became her husband. They married on May 22, 1971, and made their home in Orange County, California, where Molly was born about a year and a half later. After her long tenure as a devoted and active aunt, Katy was delighted to become a mother.
Just before Molly started kindergarten the family moved to Iowa, from which Terry hailed. They made their home in small town Donahue where Katy's affection for Iowa with its Midwestern way of life and all four seasons grew. Katy even appreciated the beauty of winter as long as she could take in the snowy landscape through her picture window from inside by the fire. After Terry's death in December in 1988, Katy and Molly moved back to Southern California upon Molly's high school graduation in 1991.
Back in California, Katy served as an integral part of her family and was a devoted caregiver to her mother before her passing, as well as to other family members. As history not only rhymes but can also repeat, Molly married a native Iowan whom she had known since childhood. A few years later, news of her first grandchild's expected arrival brought Katy back to the Midwest just before her birth in 2004.
Katy, known only as "Grandm O" to her grandchildren Clare and Patrick as a shorthand for Grandma O'Brien-played a major role in their daily lives often serving as their primary caretaker in their youngest years when their parents' careers required them to be elsewhere. Katy's continued presence with and caretaking of her grandchildren was a true gift to each of them. More recently, as Clare and Patrick grew, they shared their gift of vitality with Katy, while Doug and Molly helped to provide a sense of ease and comfort to her-bringing her life of joyous family devotion full circle.
One of the many special ways Katy shared her love for her family and her fun spirit included taking her many nieces and nephews to Disneyland countless times. When Katy's marriage to Terry meant a move to Orange County she took full advantage of her even closer proximity to the Happiest Place on Earth by first strolling and then walking with Molly regularly in the park thereby sparking Molly's enduring fondness for Disneyland which she eagerly passed on to her family. Katy was tickled to be able to travel back to the park with her newest crew of Disneyland devotees just a few years ago.
Katy loved and enjoyed her family and friends. She celebrated all those she held dear by sharing stories of her long life with them--whether they be near or far. Katy also loved to read (a lot), watch classic movies, and kept up on current affairs by watching the news nearly every day. She followed sports including her native hometown Dodgers and Lakers as well as her adopted hometown Hawkeyes.
Katy will be remembered as a sweet, kind, and giving soul who only wanted others to be happy.
Source: Celebrate Life Iowa Cremation Services
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