Kathleen J. O' Brien, 86 years.  Beloved mother of Michael Griffin, Nancy (Joe) Navarro, Maureen (David) Bennett, Eileen (David) Ellison, and James (Amy) Griffin.  Loving grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 19.  Dear sister of Matthew (Virginia) O'Brien, Nancy (the late Byron) Conant, and Daniel (Linda) O'Brien.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Devoted friend who was loved and respected by all.  Dedicated teacher at Downers Grove North High School for 25 years.  Former President of St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Michael Church.  Kathleen enjoyed traveling, reading, and was an avid pet lover.

Visitation Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 3-8 P.M.  Funeral Friday, May 31st with Chapel Prayers starting at 8:45 A.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, to St. Michael Church, 14327 Highland Avenue, Orland Park, for a 9:30 A.M. Mass.  Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2755 W. 111th Street, Chicago.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society (stvincentdepaulchicago.org) or PAWS (pawstinleypark.org) would be appreciated.  For more info:  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com