John Kennedy O'Brien

John Kennedy O’Brien, 60 of Sioux City passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at his home following a lengthy illness. 

There will be a memorial service at 10:30 Tuesday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Rev. Peter Nguyen will officiate. Visitation with the family present will be from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday with a Vigil service at 7:00 P.M. Monday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com 

John was born September 14, 1962 in Roscrea, Ireland; he was the son Donald and Ruth (Mahon) O’Brien. John grew up in Sioux City and attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Bishop Heelan High School. John then served in the United States Marines. 

John worked for various companies in the Sioux City area over the years. 

Survivors include this brother and sisters: Teresa A. O’Brien (Matt Blair), Brien P. O’Brien (Mary Hansen) of Sioux City, and Shiuvaun M. Hebert O’Brien (Johnathon Hebert) of Conway, AR; nieces: Irelynn O’Brien, Amberle Rothrock, Aubrey Rothrock, Bridgette Blair and Annabelle Hebert; nephews: Alex Rothrock, Dan O’Brien, Tim O’Brien, Kennedy O’Brien, Ryan Blair. 

John was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Ruth O’Brien, a nephew Shawn Blair and many aunts, uncles and cousins