Nancy Marie O'Brien Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Nancy Marie O'Brien (Joliet, Illinois), who passed away on January 10, 2026 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Ronald O'Brien; her parents, Joseph Garavaglia and Mary Louise Garavaglia; her sister Cynthia Garavaglia; her parents-in-law, Donald and Ruth O'Brien; and her daughter-in-law Melissa O'Brien.
She is survived by: her children, Jim O'Brien (Ann), Joe O'Brien, John O'Brien (Gina) and Cyndi Ebner (Chris); and her grandchildren, Michael, Megan, Daniel, John O'Brien, Clare, Cailyn O'Brien, Teagan, Maeve O'Brien, Hayley, Brenna Thomas, Kelby Kotowicz, Kennedy and Kyle Ebner.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Joliet Catholic Academy Tuition Assistance Program: Joliet Catholic Giving Link: Joliet Catholic Academy Tuition Assistance ProgramorVanderbilt University Medical Center – Ingram Cancer Center Fund.
