Mary Ann O'Brien Obituary (1935 - 2014)

Mary Ann O'Brien, 79, of Stonington, IL died at 7:00 pm Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Gowin Parc in Taylorville. She was born August 18, 1935 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Luther R. and Mary Johnson Little. On December 7, 1961 she married Thomas Edward O'Brien in Decatur. He preceded her in death on January 3, 2004. Mary Ann was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Stonington and the Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Stonington and Women of the Moose in Taylorville. Surviving are her Children: Kelly Yoder and husband Jeff of Edinburg, John O'Brien and wife Shelli of Taylorville, Becky Long and husband Mike of Stonington, Mike O'Brien and wife Beth of Stonington, and Michelle O'Brien of Taylorville. Grandchildren: Monica Yoder, Kyle Yoder, Brian Yoder, Adam Yoder, Katie O'Brien, Tommy O'Brien, Ryan Long, Mackenzie O'Brien, Matthew O'Brien, Maggie O'Brien, Eric Winans, and Travis Winans. Also surviving is a brother: Raymond Little and wife Delores of Shelbyville. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 4 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Stonington with Father Mariadas Chatla officiating. Burial will be in Old Stonington Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until time of service in the Church on Saturday. Memorials may be made to: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 308 N. Pine, Stonington, IL 62567 or Gowin Parc, 928 McAdam Drive, Taylorville, IL 62568.