Lawrence J. O’Brien Sr. age 79 Chicago, IL August 17, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Diane; loving father of Lawrence Jr. (Leenie), Christine (Warren) Olszewski, Colleen (Brian) Fulkerson, Kathleen (Dion) Thompson; cherished grandfather of Larry III, Erin, Warren Jr., Adam, Angie, Brian Jr., Amanda, Andrea, Dion Jr. and the late Amber Jean and great grandfather of Liam and Erin; dear brother of the late Catherine Christensen, Annamae Harper and Loretta Babuskow; fond uncle of many. Funeral Thursday am from Ridge Funeral Home 6620 W. Archer Ave (corner of Natoma) to St. Gabriel Church mass am. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9p.m. U.S.Army Korean War Veteran. (773) 586-7900 or visit www.ridgefh.com