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Friday
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April
Visitation at Church
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, April 1, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
714 Lincoln Street
Elsberry, Missouri, United States
Saturday
2
April
Visitation at Church
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
714 Lincoln Street
Elsberry, Missouri, United States
Saturday
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April
Mass
11:00 am
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
714 Lincoln Street
Elsberry, Missouri, United States
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Zena sekavec posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Stella and family -
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you feel God's strength, peace and love.
Our condolences,
Zena and family
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Bob DeMaria lit a candle
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
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Stella,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Hope that you can find comfort and peace in the memories you share.
Bob
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Susan (Kertz) Spencer posted a condolence
Monday, April 4, 2016
I had the good fortune to work for Don in my first job during high school. He was a wonderful mentor, and great man with a big heart.
God bless. May he rest in peace.
Susan Spencer
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The Fowlie's lit a candle
Sunday, April 3, 2016
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Stella, please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. I am at a loss for words. Please know that my family will be praying for you and your family.
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Gracye martinek posted a condolence
Friday, April 1, 2016
Don helped me buy my 1st house during a bad time in my life. (it was challenging for both of us) In a way he helped give me a fresh start and i am so greatful to him for that. I considered him a friend, he was always so happy and ready to help. He always called me "a great little momma" and prayed often for my children and I. I will miss him very much. Rest in peace Don. I will pray for you family.
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Telesha Winberry posted a condolence
Friday, April 1, 2016
With deepest sympathy someone so special will not be forgotten. I'm so glad that my family and I all got to know Don he was such an awesome person always there to help you out any way he could he was very kind, outgoing, and he loved to talk your ear off. He will be very missed. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Bill and Donna Owens posted a condolence
Friday, April 1, 2016
So saddened by this loss. There was not a better guy than Don.
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Shari Bell posted a condolence
Friday, April 1, 2016
So so sorry to hear of your loss. It breaks our heart. We are here if any of the family needs anything. I wanted to come with my family so bad but I am sick. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you all . Love you Kevin and Shari Bell
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Mary Johnson posted a condolence
Friday, April 1, 2016
So sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my prayers and thoughts.
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Myriam Sanie posted a condolence
Friday, April 1, 2016
Dear Stella,
All of us at Blue Agility were so saddened to hear of your tragic loss. Sending you our most heartfelt condolences, prayers and support.
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Eyal Abukasis posted a condolence
Friday, April 1, 2016
Stella and the O'Brien family.
On the behalf of the Blue Agility team, I would like to offer our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
Eyal Abukasis and Blue Agility
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Patrick, Monica and Jack Cherniawski posted a condolence
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Dearest Stella, Celeste, Lara, Alyssa, Tracy and Daniel,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that we will be here for you when ever you need us.
Love, Patrick, Monica and Jack
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Bill Nazzaro posted a condolence
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Dear Stella,
We were so sad to hear the news of Don's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Bill and Patty
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DeWayne & Pat Whiteside posted a condolence
Thursday, March 31, 2016
To Stella and family, and all of the O'Briens,
We share in your sadness at the loss of Don.
Having grown up just a year behind Don in school I (DeWayne) knew him as a
truly kind and genuine person with a great way of presenting himself and his appreciation for life.
A good man,.... in the O'Brien tradition.
Our prayers are with you,
DeWayne & Pat Whiteside
(Elsberry)
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Beth lit a candle
Thursday, March 31, 2016
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In memory of my dear friend, Don, who loved his dear family and many friends. May he rest in peace.
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Dee and Jerry Miller lit a candle
Thursday, March 31, 2016
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For our dear friend Don who we love very much. He always made me laugh and cheered me up even in the worst of times.
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Nancy Behlmann posted a condolence
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Stella, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Don was a wonderful friend to me, I could always count on him to make me laugh. I do find comfort in the fact that God called him home on the most special day of the year. He truly was a special person and will live on in all our hearts. It was an honor to know him. .
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Lisa Paige lit a candle
Thursday, March 31, 2016
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Our deepest condolences to the O'Brien Family. May all his memories be with you always. Lisa & John Paige (Sturgeon, MO)
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Ann Clawson posted a condolence
Thursday, March 31, 2016
So sorry to hear about this. I remember Don as the most caring and loving dad to Celeste and Laura. This is a void that will never be filled. Stella, your family is in my prayers.
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Don Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Stella, in time of your and your family's lost. You have Kelli's and mine sincere condolences. God the Almighty will steer you through this time of sorrow .
God bless you and all your family and friends.
Kelli and Don Smith
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Lori posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
My love and prayers will be with all of you.
I will always remember Don sense of humor. He always made me smile.
God Bless,
lori
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Bill WRIGHT posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
I am the Stepfather of Louis Hawn and have known Stella for decades as the Papa to Alyssa, Traci, and Daniel.
At Don and Stella's wedding, all the relatives were on video to express their best wishes to the Bride and Groom. I was recorded talking to Don in which I simply told him that "Stella was LOVE". He often reminded me of that moment and how important and meaningful that statement was to him. I will always remember how deeply Don loved Stella. I will miss him and his constant reminder to me of his great love for his wife Stella.
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Thomas Weinberger posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Stella, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.I am at a loss for words. I am deeply saddened by the loss of your husband. I will include him in my daily prayers.
If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Tom Weinberger
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Allan & Evelyn Lanik posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Stella and Family,
Our hearts are breaking here in Texas. We want you all to know how sad we were to hear of his passing. Our sons too were so shocked and saddened to hear the news and send their sympathies too. What a great guy and true friend and we are thankful that he graced our lives. Please know that we are praying for all of the O'Brien Family in this very difficult time.We send our love and deep sympathy. Allan, Evelyn, Andrew and Matthew Lanik Hallettsville, Texas
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Christy Shultz lit a candle
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
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Catherine Martin posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Dear Stella and family-
I'm so sorry for your great loss. I still remember staying with your family when I was in Missouri for vet school and how kind and gracious you were as hosts. I will keep your family in my prayers through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Catherine (Palid) Martin
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016
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Patrick , Deborah & Delaney O'Brien lit a candle
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
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Patrick , Deborah & Delaney O'Brien posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Dear Stella and Family-
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Donald Paul's passing. We are praying for your family and hope Peace finds you soon. Don Paul will be very missed- he was such a warm and sweet man- so welcoming when we were at your home-
All of our love-
Patrick, Deborah & Delaney
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John Hebley lit a candle
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
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Thinking of you in this saddest of times.
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Larry and Pam Hoff posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Stella, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Don. Don was a great person and always had a smile on his face. His positive attitude on life will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time.
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Ron Montgomery posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Stella
I'm so sorry to hear of Don's passing. We are praying that our Lord will comfort you and your family in this very difficult time.
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Andrea Davis posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
I am so so sorry. I was just with Don and his wife at our class reunion this past summer and I just can't believe he is gone. Words can't express how sad and shocked I am. I will have you all in my prayers. Don was a really great guy and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by many
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Ginger Rogers Scherrer lit a candle
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
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Don was a classmate of mine during our school years and we graduated together in 1980 from Elsberry High School. I am deeply saddened to hear of Dons passing and will keep him and his family in my prayers.Sending condolences to all during this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Ginger Rogers Scherrer
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Loretta (Anthony) Walker posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
My thoughts and prayers for your family. May God Bless you all. Loretta
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Grace Winberry posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
With my deepest condolence to the family of Don O'Brien he was always so kind to my daughters and myself, he was always so helpful so friendly and so kind. We will miss him. May God give you peace during this time and May God Bless you all.
Grace Winbery,Sonja Winberry, Telesha Winberry and Gracye Martinek
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Sarah Heitman lit a candle
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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I'm so sorry for the loss...you all are in my thoughts and prayers!
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Janis (DeLand) Potter posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Stella, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Timothy O'Brien posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Our prayers for Aunt Margaret, Stella & all the family.
.....from Don's cousin Tim O'Brien in Texas.
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Debra Shobe posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
I am so very sorry to hear of Dons death. My deepest condolences to his family.
Debra Shobe and family.
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Jo Ann Kurtz posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Stella,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Judging by the photos I've seen of you and Don and meeting him at our class reunion, the love you shared was very apparent. I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine how hard this must be for you and your family. Praying for strength for all of you.
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Rosemary and Larry Waldo posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Stella,
So hard to believe that you've lost Don. Glad we had a chance to be together at Thanksgiving with you, Don and many of the Cherniawski and Rokita family members. Unfortunate that death has to remind us how important family is.
Take care and with love.
Rosemary and Larry
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jay sigmund posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Stella and kids,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss of Don. He was a fine man and will be missed not just by his family but all of us that knew him. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.
Jay, Kathy, Laura, Emily, Katie Sigmund
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Patrick and Barbara Raney posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with you all.
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Laura Whitehead and Dan Coffey posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
We're keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers
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Kelley Heckert Meinkoth posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Stella, I'm so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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Greg and Debbie smith posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
So sorry to hear about Don, thinking of all of you with love and prayers and strength.
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Art Staden posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Stella, I am so sorry for your loss. Don was a fantastic guy. Within the first minute of meeting him, I felt like he was a lifelong friend. His infectious smile and good humor pulled you right in to a warm embrace. I think the only time I ever saw a dour look on his face was when he was in the middle of one of his patented shaggy dog stories, building drama and suspense just ahead of the punchline. Boy could he tell a good story. I know you will miss him, and so will we all. I hope, as you begin to see past the pain of his passing, that memories of his character and warmth, and that great smile, sustain you. My best wishes, Art.
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Michele Sliger posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Stella, I'm so sorry. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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Steven Mather posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
I cannot express my condolences enough. I am saddened by this unexpected event even though I have never me met Don personally. I have worked with Stella O’Brien for close to 20 years and consider her a friend and an ally. If Don was the man she chose to spend 17 years with and create and raise a family with then he must have been extraordinary, and it is my loss to have never had the pleasure to meet him. My thoughts, prayers, and feelings of sadness go out to his family who must bear this loss and grieve for the man they lost much too early. The burden falls on those of us left behind to find the courage and strength to find a way to move forward and live our lives in honor to those we lost. We can often find that strength with the help of others and I offer my hand, as I’m sure is just one of many, to Don O’Brien’s family; may they find peace and strength in this time of need.
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John McMullen posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Very sad to hear of Don's passing. I will always remember the times we shared with the O'Brien family as children living, growing up and attending church with them in Elsberry. I cherish my memories of sharing meals at the huge dining table with Ed, Margaret and the entire family, awaking at 5 AM to call in the cows and milking, riding horses through the fields, playing softball in the huge front yard with all of the kids - Guineafowl running through the playing field. The best of times.
Don's smiling face will never be forgotten.
My deepest condolences to family and friends. R.I.P. Don.
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Leslie Santel posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss!! Don was a wonderful man.Prayers and Hugs to your family.Remember Tears are prayers too, they travel to God when we cannot speak. Remember there is one more star in the sky to make your nights a little less dark.
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Lauraj posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort sustain you as you await the promises found at John 5:28,29 and Rev. 21:4 where God promises to do away with all the things that causes us suffering and pain including death here on the earth forever. It is my sincere hope that these thoughts comfort your family at this time.
Lauraj
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Becky Robinson Florian posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
I have known and worked with the O'Brien family for many years. Iam so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that you are comforted by your warm memories of the good times. Blessings, Becky
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Mary Orban lit a candle
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Daryl Winters lit a candle
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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Daryl Winters posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
-- Daryl & Susan Winters
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Alan Bustamante lit a candle
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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Keeping your family in my thoughts.
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Julie Garmo lit a candle
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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Such a loving man who will be missed he touched my heart each time I had the pleasure of talking to him. RIP.
With Love,
Julie Garmo
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Gary hathaway lit a candle
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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Gary hathaway posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
Will include you all in my prayers.
Thinking of you Stella.
God bless.
Gary Hathaway
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Tim Walker lit a candle
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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Denise Leverett posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear this news. I'm in total shock, Don was a great guy, a life gone way too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family. I will be praying for the families comfort & understanding as to why. God Bless & may Don Rest In Peace.
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Julie Garmo posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Dear Stella & the O'Brien Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers, Don was a very genuine man with a wonderful smile and always made you feel very welcomed and loved. God Bless all of you, we will be with you in spirit and prayer this weekend. May Don RIP he will be missed may you cherish his love for all of you in your hearts always.
With Love,
The Garmo Family.
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Patty Bommarito lit a candle
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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Kate Dion posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
I was very sorry to hear the sad news that Donald had died. My thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
My deepest condolences,
Kate Dion (Christine's sister-in-law)
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Renee and Olivia Brown lit a candle
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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Renee and Olivia Brown posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
I sit here still in shock of the news of Dons passing. We are so very sorry for the entire Obrien family and are sending many prayers for all. Don truly was one of a kind, his kindness far surpassed any I have ever known. He always had a smile on his face and had the perfect personality to back it up. I have had the privilege of knowing Don for just a few short years but it always felt like I had known him forever, he was that kind of guy. Gonna miss you Don.
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Elaine Dezenski posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Dear Stella and family, We were saddened to hear of your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers, especially in the coming days. may you find peace and comfort with family and friends. Love, Elaine Dezenski and Bruce Weinelt
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Steve and Wendy Forshee posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Stella, Celeste, Laura and family,
As I sit up thinking and praying for you all, that God offers comfort to you, please know that Don touched many hearts. Don's love for his family just glowed in him, bringing joy to all he came in contact with.
We love you and pray that the memories bring comfort that Don lived each moment to the fullest.
God bless,
Steve and Wendy Forshee
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Tracy Neese lit a candle
Monday, March 28, 2016
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He was the best boss I've ever had. Gonna miss him.
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Tracy Neese posted a condolence
Monday, March 28, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Don was one of a kind and he was a joy to be around. He lit up the room with his smile and his laugh was one of a kind. Prayers to his family.
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Billy Ed and Carol (Moll) Davis posted a condolence
Monday, March 28, 2016
Bill and I are very sorry to hear about Don's death. We are iin Michigan right now and I am not sure we will make it back for the service. Don was a wonderful, kind,guy and we know he will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers to all the families. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
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Tammy Wortmann Freelin lit a candle
Monday, March 28, 2016
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Offering prayers of peace and comfort.
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Jaime Reed posted a condolence
Monday, March 28, 2016
I am going to miss Don and our long conversations so much. He had an awesome personality and he could whistle so beautifully. When I would hear him whistling in the office it would always make me smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
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Mary & Gary Siemen posted a condolence
Monday, March 28, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are praying for all the family.
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Ron Harke posted a condolence
Monday, March 28, 2016
To all of the O'Brien Family,I am sorry for your loss.Don will be missed.
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Sarah Birk posted a condolence
Monday, March 28, 2016
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth that you are weeping for that which has been your delight"~Kahlil Gabran
An unbelievable loss-I miss your big smile and booming laugh already, my dear friend!
Stella and family-you are in my thoughts, prayers and heart.
Love to you-Sarah Lon
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Laura Spinnett lit a candle
Monday, March 28, 2016
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Laura Spinnett posted a condolence
Monday, March 28, 2016
Don, you had the biggest heart of anyone I know. You had a way of pulling us into your space and making us feel so special! I wish I would have told you how much you meant to me; to us; thank you for making us so much richer for having had you in our lives. I love you - Laura
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Tammy Dobbs posted a condolence
Monday, March 28, 2016
Stella,
We are so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Don will be greatly missed. He was always cheerful, always whistling you knew when he was around. We will miss him dearly.
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Barb J Bielby posted a condolence
Monday, March 28, 2016
Stella and Family - We are so very sorry for your loss. Don was truly a one of a kind gentleman. He will be missed by so many. If I ever had any kind of trouble, he was always happy to say that he and your children had prayed for my situation. I can only extend the same comfort to you, my family will be praying for your family daily!
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Kim (Baumann) White posted a condolence
Monday, March 28, 2016
So sorry for your loss, he was my boss at Golden Corral back in the late 80s. I really enjoyed the time I worked for him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elsberry
Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes
107 South Fifth Street
Elsberry, MO
63343
Tel: 573-898-2181
Fax: 573-898-3148
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Carter-Ricks Funeral Homes
3838 East Highway 47
P.O. Box 253
Winfield, MO
63389
Tel: 636-668-8181
Fax: 573-898-3148