Donald O’Brien

Donald J. O’Brien, Sr., 82, of Beloit, died Sunday, April 21, 2019 in his home. Born December 24, 1936 in Fort Atkinson, WI; son of Clark and Mary (McCune) O’Brien. Married Delores Stauffacher in 1996. Worked for Beloit Corp. as a maintenance painter, retiring in 1997. Donald had a heart of gold and was generous to a fault. O'Brien loved mowing his lawn with his riding lawnmower and helping the neighbors by mowing their lawns as well. He enjoyed fishing, going for a ride whether on his motorcycle or any other vehicle, and both vegetable and flower gardening. He also loved spending time with his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife Delores; children Donny O’Brien, Jr., Robin Simplot; Tom (Debbie) O’Brien, and Roger Jung, all of Beloit; step-children Connie Nguyen, Harold Stauffacher, Linda Morse, Ann Valadez, and Sarah Hinderliter; grandchildren Crystal (Mitch) Hemmerling, Richard (Taneisha) Alf, Christopher O’Brien, Angel (Jesse) Bessel, Joshua (Pam) O’Brien, Jeremy (Jackie) O’Brien, and Jessica (Mark) Hall; 12 step-grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren; siblings Richard (Pat) O’Brien, Diane (Bob) Grice, and Catherine Bigham; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents; siblings Jean, Rose, Dorothy, Geraldine, Beverly, and Charlie; and grandson Donald James.  A Celebration of Life will be 1 pm, Saturday, April 27, 2019 in Floral Lawns Cemetery Chapel, 835 Dearborn Ave. South Beloit, IL 61080, with Rev. Dave Fogderud officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded.  Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 7307 N. Alpine Road, Loves Park. www.statelinecremations.com