Holly J. O'Brien

Holly O'Brien, age 62 of Hastings, died suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, March 17, 2021, at United Hospital in St. Paul. Holly June, the daughter of James and Patricia (Whiteford) Parks, was born on February 6, 1959, in Solon, Ohio. Following her graduation from Northwoods Institute in Michigan, Holly was united in marriage to Timothy O'Brien in Solon, Ohio, on July 11, 1981. They later moved to Minnesota where she worked for the University of St. Kate's in their catering department. She later owned Kiss Photoshop in Hastings and eventually she and Tim bought O'Brien Chevrolet from Tim's parents. Holly truly enjoyed the many friendships she made with their customers. After selling the business, she began working for Skip's Sprinklers in Hastings until retiring. Holly loved baking, cooking, and spending time on the beach in Florida. She was a selfless person and was always willing to care for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; nephews, Tim and Alex; and recently by her mother-in-law, Marion O'Brien. Holly is survived by her husband, Tim; sons, Connor and Cavan; brother, Larry (Peggy) Parks; father-in-law, Joe O'Brien; the entire O'Brien family; and by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Holly's Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.