Patricia M. O'Brien

Patricia M. O'Brien, age 89, of Hastings, passed away at Regina Transitional Care Unit on Thursday, October 24, 2013. She was born in Hastings on October 25, 1923 to Aloysius and Vernice Stevens. She was a member of the US Marine Corps from 1943 - 1945. Patricia married Emmett O'Brien at St. Boniface Catholic Church on April 30, 1949. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Phyllis; Rita; and Barbara. Patricia is survived by her husband, Emmett 'Benney'; children, Michael J. (Cathy); Mark P. (Mary Jo); Shannon (Greg) Rentz; and Kevin E. (Joanne); grandchildren, Shawn (Tamara); Kelly; Casey; Joseph; Katie; Thomas; and Riley; great grandchildren, Samantha and Brianna; sister, Mary Stevens; brother, Jerry Stevens; other relatives and friends.Mass of Christian Burial, officiated by Fr. Robert Altier, will be held on Tues. (10/29) at 11:30 a.m. at Regina Memorial Chapel, 1175 Nininger Rd., Hastings. A visitation will be held one hour prior to mass. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred. Visit www.wisefamilyfh.com to view the memorial video and sign the online guestbook.