Shirley Marie O’Brien

OBRIEN, SCHARF, BOARTS, BERGER, KELLY, DEJARDIN, MATTHESS, SMITH, SCHMIDT

Posted By: Sarah Fletcher (email)
Date: 10/12/2021 at 10:01:37

Shirley Marie O’Brien, 68, died Monday, October 4, 2021 following a brief illness.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 PM, Sunday, October 10, 2021 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Cosgrove with Father Robert Cloos officiating. Visitation will be from 12 PM to 1 PM, prior to the service. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Peter’s Catholic Church or to Iowa City Eagles Lodge #695.

Shirley was born November 28, 1953, the daughter of Harlan and Betty (Boarts) Scharf. On May 6, 1976 Shirley married Dale O’Brien.

Shirley was employed for over 40 years as a housekeeper in labor and delivery at UIHC. She retired in 2018.

She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and the Eagles Auxiliary. Shirley loved her family and her four legged companions.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Dale and children, Joseph (Sarah) O’Brien of Iowa City and their children, Tyler and Emily, Angela (Bradley) Berger of Iowa City and their children, Brandon, Camren, and Haley, Joshua (Michelle) O’Brien of Hills and daughter, Jolene, Jasen O’Brien (Elizabeth Kelly) of Hills and children, Michael, Madison, and Mackenzie, Kelland O’Brien of Iowa City, and Natalie Dejardin of Cedar Rapids and children, Brandon and Brianna; her siblings, Laura Matthess, David (Deborah) Scharf, Deeanna Smith, Brenda Schmidt, and Harlan (Teresa) Scharf; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents.

Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service
 

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