O’Brien, Judith M. 78, of Kirkwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sept. 10, 2026, at Dolan Memory care in St. Louis, Missouri.
Judy was born Aug. 22, 1948, in St. Louis, the daughter of Elmer and Joy Mrazek.
Judy graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1966. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Southeast Missouri State University and her master’s degree at Webster University.
Judy began her teaching career in the Hancock Place school district. She taught First and Second grade for 30 years.
Judy was an independent spirit who loved her nieces and nephews. She loved to read and started a book club with her dear friends. Traveling with her husband, Mike and twin sister, Jane was among her passions. She was especially fond of her trips to France with Jane.
Remaining to cherish Judy’s memory are her loving husband of over 43 years Mike, sister Janice and her nephews James and Jeremy Mealey and Reid Jaekle, her great nieces Jillian and Kate Mealey, and countless nieces and nephews on the O’Brien side of the family.
Preceding Judy in death were her parents and her beloved twin sister Jane and Jane’s husband Fred Jaekle.
Memorial visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Tuesday, October 6 from 10:00 am. until Memorial Service time at 12 noon. Interment will be held in private.
Memorial donations in Judy’s memory may be directed to Meals on Wheels. http:Kirkwoodmealsonwheels.org
My prayers are with you, Coach.
Our sincere condolences, Mike.
She’s at peace now….✝️🙏🏻🩷
Mike, As your colleague in the English Department for many years at DeSmet, I know how much time and effort you put in to your teaching – connecting to students who needed guidance in reading and writing. Not an easy task each and every school day. Your influence as wrestling coach very positively impacted your athletes – in ways we can only guess about. I hope that gives you some consolation at this difficult time. Of course, you are in my prayers and thoughts. Peace.
Coach, when I saw you most recently at the reunion, you talked about taking care of Judy just as much as you talked about wrestling. Even as you relived fond memories of the team, it was obvious your heart was with your wife, as it always was. The Otts are sending prayers your way. God bless you, Coach.
Coach,
You are in our prayers.
God Bless.
Thinking of you coach.
Mike
We are so sorry to hear about Judy. We have thought about both of you over the years and so sorry we did not connect.
I remember the trip I took with Judy to Chicago for Christmas shopping many years ago.
If you want to get away, you are more than welcome to visit here. We are in a suburb of Orlando.
We enjoyed watching you coach the boys.
Mike & I send our love & prayers.
Mike and Sharon Becks
I have so many fond memories of Judy. Especially when you two would visit the family in Maryland.
Mike, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
The bookclub you started has missed you during your long illness. Our thoughts and prayers will continue. And I hope the Angels in heaven bring you joy.
Mike,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Judy was a wonderful person and will be sorely missed.
Susan Hughes
Kirkwood, MO