To the O'Brien Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. As I was reading all the memories about her, it seems we all have the same...she created a kind, happy and wonderful atmosphere around her and everyone wanted to be in her company! What an amazing mother and example we can all strive to be like.

I hope you find comfort in the memories she created and all of the love she gave to others. Whether it was a smile, a laugh, or a wonderfully yummy warm cookie! She is a part of my fondest memories of Iowa City.

Prayers for you now and always,

Becky

Ed, Jack & Alex,

I will always remember Jane as one of the sweetest moms on earth! I feel like I temporarily adopted her as my own. I have so many fond memories of her which will last a lifetime. I'm so sorry for your loss and know that you are all leaning on one another to get through this difficult time. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Best, best wishes to you all,

Ashleigh

Jane & my sister Diane Shalla, were friends and I got to know Jane too. I always thought highly of Jane. She was a very good person. I know you all have been through a very long & stressful journey. I just pray that The Lord will wrap His loving, caring & healing arms around you & all of your family during this sad time.

God bless all of you! Linda Bonar

We are so sorry to hear of Jane's passage but know she is at peace..perhaps with a clear mind and new awareness.

To Jane's family,

We are very sorry to learn of your loss. We will always remember the wonderful cookies! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Carl Cambridge and Judy Duwa Cambridge

Dear Ed, Alex, and Jack, I was so sorry to learn of the loss of Jane. I have many fond memories of Jane as we sat together at numerous sporting events while Alex and Sam played ball. We have great conversations as we cheered the City High team on. Jane was such a good friend to Sam and Jeff when they worked at Cookies and More. I can still taste the warm and fragrant chocolate chip cookies (my favorite) when I stopped by. Jane was always there with a smile and a bit of conversation.

My thoughts and prayers to the Ed O'Brien family for the loss of Jane but it never worked. Please give them my condolences to the family as I went to high school with Ed and Janey.

Our condolences to the family of Jane. Our son Jerry and your Jack were such good friends. We enjoyed their friendship and antics as much as they did! After the children were all grown and gone and we moved away from Iowa City, whenever we returned to the area, we never missed an opportunity to visit Cookies and More for those wonderful cookies, box of milk and a short visit with Jane or another family member who may have been working. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.

Love,

John, Jaci, Jeff (and family), Jerry (and family) and Joni (and family).

Jack and Alex,

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I remember seeing her at Shimek and at Cookies & More in Old Capital Mall, which was a frequent stop for me as I was growing up in Iowa City. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My condolences to Ed, Alex, and all family members. Jane was a wonderful lady, someone I always looked forward to meet wheneve I stlopped in for a cookie and drink. She was easy to talk to and always had a smile for everyone.

Ed, jack, Alex, and Marge-

I know the past few years have been a long road for all of you with Jane's battle with dementia and know she is in a better place. She was an awesome lady and a great boss at Cookies and More. In fact, I always kind of thought of her as a second mom while I was there. I remember her love for cooking, flower gardening, and Lily, the big fat lab who would do anything for a piece of bread. I also remember the feast she would have at the end of each semester for all of us at Cookies and More...wonderful homemade dips, soup, cheeseballs, cheese and crackers, and on and on. I still have some of her recipes she gave me. I feel very blessed and fortuneate to have known her!

Ed, Jack and Alex,

Ed, Jack & Alex-

I was very sorry to hear about your loss. I have nothing but fond memories of our families being togther during my childhood. Spending time going to all of the O'Brien Electric softball games, which probably drove our mothers nuts:) Trips to the Athletic Club to swim during the summer and Sara teaching me how to comb my wet hair correctly. Seeing your mom at Cookies & More when stopping by for my Crunchy Chocolate Chip afterschool snack when Chris & I used to transfer buses downtown on the way home from Lemme to the "West Side" She always used to cut me a "deal" on my cookie:) It's funny what you remember and my memories are good of Jane O'Brien. She was a great person.

OUr thoughts & prayers are with you all. I look forward to running into you guys sometime in the future, whether in Iowa City or randomly in Chicago:)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jane was a neat person...I have happy memories of her. May God's grace and peace be with you all.

Ed, Jack and Alex,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as your morn the loss of Jane. We feel so fortunate to have know her during her good years. She was always caring and full of fun.

Take good care of each other.

Fondly,

Jerry and Sharon Palmer

Dear Ed and family, I was so sorry to hear about Janes passing. She holds a very special place in my heart. I was happy to of be a small part of her life. I also am happy to have met you and hope we will be able to stay in touch. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, Melinda Canott

Ed, Jack and Alex-

To Jane's family,

Dear Ed, Jack and Alex~

So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I have great memories of her from my childhood and the kindness she showed to me during my short employment after college before moving out east. She was such a neat lady! I hope that God soon replaces your sorrow with all of the sweet memories you have of her. Sending heartfelt prayers as I keep you in my thoughts.

Warmly,

Jenny

Ed and family, very worry to read about the loss of your wife and mother.

May you find peace and lasting memories in this difficult time. My love goes out to all of you. I always enjoyed visiting Jane when I stopped for a cookie between classes. You have a wonderful family.

Alex, Jack and family,

I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful mother, you all are in my thoughts & prayers at this difficult time. I will always remember when we would come over to your house in the summer of our high school years and she always gave us cookies! She was such an amazing person and mom that raised 3 great children. Hang on to all the great memories she has left you all with. God bless you all! XOXOX

Jack, Alex, and your dad - I'm so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you get through this difficult time. I remember first seeing her in grade school at Shimek where we all went, and then later enjoyed the cookies at Cookies & More. Still do. Keep the happy memories close from the better times and you will have the strength to get through this. All my best happy positive thoughts headed your way.

I remember her when the cookies were made at the Cookie's and More store and buying them as they are great cookies and I love them and buy them whenever I can as they are so delicious! : )

Wishing Ed, Jack & Alex sincere sympathies is the passing of Jane. I remember her when she was in my tennis classes. She was such a fun person and always brought me her famous cinnamon rolls for Christmas. I was always happy to have a Cookies & More cookies. She also donated many cookies for cancer fund raisers, especially Relay for Life. May she rest in peace.

Kay

Dear Jack, Alex & Ed;

Ed and Family- I remember Jane as my high school PE teacher. I also remember her as the "big sister" to Jo and Kim. What a blessing to have a big sister and what a privilege I had to share in those experiences. Ed and Janes's wedding was the first wedding of which I have any glimmering memories. I remember Jane peering out from the Sunday School rooms with her veil and her wedding dress before she walked down the aisle. How caring your entire family was when we experienced our house fire and my mother was in the hospital for so long. I feel blessed to be a part of the same church family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. Dea Ellen Epley Birtwistle

Ed and family

I have a lot of fond memories of Jane. One memory that stands out with me is that whenever I was around Jane, whether playing bridge, planning class reunions, talking with her at Cookies and More, I always left feeling happier. She could make me laugh like few others; what a sense of humor Jane had. I have thought about Jane many times since learning of her dementia years ago. I often wished that there was magic that could make the disease go away, but no one could do that. I have missed her and will continue to miss Jane. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Ann Farland

Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Your Sharon Center neighbors.

Mr. O'Brien, Jack & Alex

I just got off the phone w/ my Mom, she had called to let me know about Mrs. O'Brien & I just wanted you all to know how deeply sorry I am. She was such a wonderful woman & always had a smile on her face & kind words to share! I have so many fond memories of her from the first time that I slept over after Sara started school at Shimek, birthday parties, boating on the Res, coming to our sporting events to after I graduated & would run into her at the cookie shop! I know that she had a tough time w/ the disease of Alzheimers, it's something no one wants there loved ones to go through....I felt so awful for all of you when my Mom had told me about it years ago..and every time I returned home & every so often on the phone w/ my Mom I would ask if she had ran into any of you lately or heard any news about Mrs. O'Brien~as a matter of fact we just talked about her the other day because she'd spoke to Alex at Cookies & More when she came to pick up a order for a party she was throwing & I knew that she was still fighting her battle....I can't not begin to know what to say to all of you...there are no words to help at a time like this, but I hope it's some comfort that she will no longer be locked within herself...And I know it will be a comfort to you all to know how very much loved she was by all of us that grew up w/ Sara.....as well as that we all know that Sara was there to help her up to Heaven, where I'm sure she will be watching over, guiding, & protecting all of you, w/ Sara by her side. I almost can't believe the tragedy your family has faced w/ Sara's diabetes & then Mrs. O'Brien's situation...I still can't! Both of them were so wonderful & such beautiful people & never said a unkind word about anyone...I honestly can only say wonderful things about both of them! And I'm sure they are greatly missed by all 3 of you as well as the Miller family! With my deepest sympathy~Kim (Murrah) Argotsinger

Having spent so many hours with Jane at Cookies and More, I have many fond memories of Jane. She was a great boss and a great lady. Thanks to the O'Brien family for everything they gave me growing up.

Jane was a wonderful first boss. Thank you for the wonderful memories working at Cookies & More. All of the O'Briens are in my thoughts and prayers while you get through this difficult time. Take Care, Koli

Ed, Marge and family

I'll aways cherish the times when we were neighbors and our kids grew up together. One memory of jane is when her and I made the first child sized bean bag chairs for our kids. she downsized the pattern from a friend who had the newest craze and then steve and I went to Grinnell to get the styrofoam beans which completely filled our car and trunk. remember the summer nights we sat in dave and marilyn stewarts back yard so that jane and I could run back to our own home to check on our kids when they were in bed. Keep all of your memories in your heart and Jane will always be with you.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you

joan dinnel

former neighbor