Thomas Sexton O'Brien Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 6, 2025, at the age of 77, Thomas Sexton O'Brien of Chicago, Illinois, born in Woodstock, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Sexton O'Brien to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Diane Drennan O'Brien; his parents, Mary Frances Sexton O'Brien and Eugene Leo O'Brien, Jr.; and his sister Ann O'Brien Stover. He is survived by: his wife Susan Kelly Madden; his daughters, Kathleen O'Brien Kathman (Brian), Stella and Bridget O'Brien Finn; his grandchildren, Emmet, Aidan and Drennan; his son Thomas Eugene O'Brien (Colleen McMahon); his granddaughters, Margaret and Eileen; his stepdaughter Therese Madden Byrne (Sean); his stepgrandchildren, Frances, Evie and William; his stepson Matthew Madden (Francesca); his stepgrandchildren, Sofia, Chloe and Liam; his stepson Christopher Madden (Kathryn); his stepgrandchildren, Will and Margot; his siblings, Gene O'Brien (Norene), Ellen O'Brien Elliott (Tom), Mary O'Brien Kennelly (Tom) and Margaret O'Brien Byrne (Jim); and his brothers-in-law, Joe Drennan (Susan) and Smokey Stover (Carol). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to support the Diane O'Brien Breast Cancer Research Fund at Rush University Medical Center. Please send memorial checks, made out to "Rush University Medical Center" to Rush Office of Philanthropy, 28057 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1280 or visit https://rushgiving.com..
