Obituary
Paulette Kay O’Brien
Paulette Kay O’Brien, 77, of Onalaska, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2022 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. She was born on February 26, 1944 to William and Margaret (Pierce) Konrath. Paulette married Thomas O’Brien on September 4, 1964 in Winona, MN.
Paulette graduated from Logan High School in 1962 and later graduated from the Rochester School of Nursing in 1963. She worked for St. Francis Hospital after graduating as an LPN and worked most of her career at St. Joseph Care Center.
She enjoyed gardening, reading, listening to music, painting, spending time outdoors and walking on the Prairie.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas O’Brien; children, Maureen (Chris) Burkle, Kathleen (Jeff) Abraham, Thomas O’Brien, Tim (Becky) O’Brien; grandchildren, William, Alayna, Ellie, Molly, Maci; sibling, David (Cindy) Konrath; and many other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Her family would like to thank the staff at Eagle Crest, especially her nurse, Bubba, and the Doctors and Nurses of Gundersen Health System.
A memorial service will be announced and held at a later date.
My deepest condolences to all of Paulie’s family. Paulie will forever be my best high school buddy.
My sincerest condolences to your family on Paulie’s passing She was a beautiful soul. I will miss her infectious smile and soft demeanor. I wish to thank you for sharing her with us. It was an absolute honor to care for her on my overnight shifts May her journey to Heaven be a glorious one and you find comfort in knowing she will be watching over you all until you are able to meet again ??????❤️❤️❤️
Love and Prayers,
Barb Lenser – NOC RCA @ ECS
So very sad to see this dear lady has left us!! May her soul rest at the right hand of God! ?☘️
Thanks, Linda
Deepest sympathies to Tom and family. Paulie will be remembered for the good times we shared. My prayers go with you all.
Tom,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. I will miss our impromptu meetings and conversations. May your memories bring you comfort. Debbie Stellpflug Clarkin
Tom, please accept my sincere condolences. I am so sad to read about your wife’s passing.
Dear Tom & Tim and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying you all! Paulette was one dear woman who will be missed by many.
Jennie
My sympathy to your family on the loss of Paulette.
Judy Hall
Mr. O’Brien sorry of your loss. Will miss passing at the different restaurants. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your entire family will be in my prayers.
My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. She will be missed greatly by family and friends.
Tom, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sending my sincere condolences. Thinking of you.
Paulie was one of the best people God ever created. She was pure kindness. My sisters and I would go to North Country Steak and Tom would call her and she’d come. We would talk and laugh. I didn’t see her often, but when I did it was awesome. Just seeing her made you want to be a better person. Now our loss is Heaven’s gain. She will be a beautiful angel.
Paulette was one of those people that was unfailing pleasant to be with, and I always enjoyed her sense of fun! I was always happy to see her come in, no matter the business of the day. My sympathies to her family.
Dear Tom and family. So sorry to hear of Paula’s passing. We were neighbors and friends for many years. Will be praying for all of you. God will give you strength and peace if you lean on Him.
To Tom and family,
I’m very sorry to hear of Paulette’s passing. What a sweet, kind lady she was. I’m hoping you are able to find moments of peace in the days ahead.
Barb Myers
Tom and all the O’Brien family. We are saddened and so sorry to hear of Paulette’s passing. She was always a delightful friend with a wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed.
Tom and family,
My sincerest sympathies to you all. Paulette was a gift, always had a smile, hug, or kind words to share. I pray you find comfort and peace in the many lives she touched throughout her life.
Tommy, I am so sorry to learn of your wife’s passing. Please accept my condolences. Peace to all of her family. Naomi Stetzer Miller
My condolences to you Tom and to your family on the loss of your life’s partner here on earth. We shared the same neighborhood for several years, and it was not difficult to see the love you two shared whenever we would cross paths. I pray that you will feel God’s Grace surrounding you in the coming days.
Tom and family,
So sorry for your loss. I loved Paulette like a sister.
She was such a wonderful person .
I miss her beautiful presence in the world.
I am 2 weeks out of hip surgery so did not know of her passing til recently. She is in my heart and prayers, as you are also. Marge Hickey
Tom and Family,
My condolences to all of you. Paulette was a wonderful woman. She made you smile and laugh and was so pleasant and such good company to visit with. She was talented and patient, loving and kind. I loved when we visited. You were all blessed to have her in your life and call her Mom. What a loving partner to you Tom. God bless her and all of you.
Tom our greatest sympathy at your loss. I did not hear of it in a timely manner and came across the listing on the site while searching. Hope all is going well for you during this difficult time.
Mik Quinn