Obituary

Payton Harrison O’Brien

Payton Harrison O’Brien, age 7 of Elmhurst, member of second grade class at Hawthorne Elementary; cherished son of Brian and Laura, nee Dylla; loving brother of Bret, Walker, Bennett, Briley and Avery O’Brien; beloved grand-son of Robert and Carol Dylla and Robert (Linda) and the late Lyn O’Brien; dear nephew of Robert (Sinead) and Kevin (Lauren) Dylla, Tara (Michael) Steffes and the late Bret O’Brien and cousin of Bobby, Kilian, Liam, Ronan, Berkley, Harper, London, Beckham, Robert, Briley and Sadie. Visitation Friday, December 18, 2015, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Friends and family will meet for a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, December 19, 2015 , 10:45 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church, 779 South York Road (at Madison), Elmhurst. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lurie Children’s Foundation TeamRaiser, Attn: The Tribute Program of Lurie Children’s, 225 East Chicago Avenue, Box 4, Chicago, IL 60611-2991 For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

Thank you to everyone who has shown their support for Payton over the last 2 years. Especially those who have done so by placing a We Heart Payton sign in their yard. These signs were the idea of Katie Gallagher, a neighbor on Argyle. They started on Argyle, and then spread far and wide. It brought a smile to Payton’s face to see the signs and feel the support of so many. The O’Brien’s are going to bring their We Heart Payton sign inside their house on Payton’s birthday – January 2, at noon. Please consider doing the same as a step in the healing process.
Link to the Lurie Foundation donation page :
http://foundation.luriechildrens.org/goto/paytonobrien


22 comments

  • James A. Di Marco

    My Thoughts and Prayers are with Payton Harrison as he enters Eternal Life. And also, my Thoughts and Prayers are with his Family as they go through this difficult time.

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  • Katie Gallagher

    Brian and Laura- Thank you again for telling us all what you need to help you through Payton’s illness. Our hearts wrap around all of you now and forever. As you have so gracefully made Payton and his journey so accessible to us all, we will celebrate Payton’s birthday and bring our We Heart Payton signs into our homes and honor him in our own way forever. We Heart The O’Brien Family. Now and forever.

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  • streetfriar

    Laura and Brian,
    My heart and prayers for you and all the family.

    Payton, will be remembered today by all the Franciscans in prayer.

    My love to you and prayers during this very sad time in your life’s journey.

    May our Lord and His blessed mother Mary bring you grace and peace.

    With much love and many hugs.

    Brother Ed, O.F.M.

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  • Carrie Chitsey

    Brian: my thoughts are with you and your family. You have had so much courage and positive attitude through these times. I know Payton is in a much better place and he will always be with you and Laura. My thoughts and prayers are with you during these times. Thinking of you guys and Payton. He is a remarkable kid and has touched so many near and far.

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  • Julie Wiewiora

    We were in awe of how strong Payton was thru all of his illness and how strong all of you were and are. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
    Much love
    Julie and Taylor Wiewiora

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  • Sr.Mary Francis

    Our deepest sympathy to Payton’s family and friends. Our 2nd Graders remembered Payton and his family in special prayer at our Jesus Day Retreat at Immaculate Conception in Elmhurst. Many of the 2nd Graders had wonderful stories to share about Payton. He is loved dearly by so many.May you find comfort in the memories you hold dear and peace in the great promise of our faith.
    In sympathy
    Sr.Mary Francis
    DRE Grades K-5
    Immaculate Conception,Elmhurst

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  • Christine Connolly

    Our prayers are with youl. Love, Christine and Jerry Connolly

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  • Mary Stenzel

    Laura, Brian, Payton’s siblings, Bob, Carol and all of Payton’s family, There is nothing more difficult to bare than losing a child and especially a sweet liltle boy like Payton I have admired so much your acceptance and trust in God’s Will during this time. Payton was ready for his angel wings and Eternal Rest, but those left behind are never prepared. May God continue to give you the strength in the days ahead. You all my very deep heartfelt sympathy and love.

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  • Jacqueline Dylla

    What a sad loss for all of you. Only our prayers can give you the strength to grieve and help each other and Payton’s sisters and brothers and extended family to lean on God for comfort. Our prayers and love is with you all Aunt Jackie and Family

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  • Tricia

    Laura, Brian and Family,
    We are so very sorry for the loss of Payton.He will be missed on Big Crooked Lake and will forever be in our hearts. We will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
    Love,
    Tricia, Jack, Brendan and Danny Howard

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  • Tom & Bette O'Grady

    Dear Laura & Brian, our thoughts are with you both & your family. Peyton was a remarkable little boy & certainly made a special impact on all who met him. Please know that we send all our strength & love.
    Love
    Tom & Bette O’Grady

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  • The Dougherty Family

    Sending our deepest sympathies. His class at Hawthorne will miss him dearly. Payton touched the hearts of many in our community, and many far beyond, and we will cherish his memory forever.

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  • Art Hall

    On behalf of the The Hall Family in Atlanta, Georgia, we are praying for you and believe for the God of all comfort and the Father of mercies to strengthen you and grant you peace during this time of bereavement. God Bless You Brian and Laura!

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  • Cristie Kolsky

    Sending our deepest sympathies to your family. We don’t know your family but feel like we do. We have seen and heard so much about how Payton was such a strong boy. We will continue to pray for your family with hopes that is will get you through this difficult time.
    Bless the O’Brien family

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  • Bob Summers

    Dear Brian & Laura:
    You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Bob & Debbie Summers

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  • Oryna & Anton Schiffman

    What an amazing spirit! Never to be forgotten!
    We are sending prayers to the O’Brien family ….Bless you all …. Love will get you through, until you all meet again….

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  • Terry and Rebecca Coleman

    We are so heartbroken for your loss. We will continue to pray for your family. Payton is now in heaven with the Lord in eternity where there is no pain or heartbreak, only love, joy and happiness beyond our comprehension.

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  • Nancy Gibas

    Please accept our sincere condolences. May god keep you all close to his heart in this time of sorrow. My two children will be at Payton’s services. I’m sorry I can not attend. I just had surgery Thursday and I am under compete bed rest.
    R.I.P. Payton. We will never forget you.

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  • Chris Summers and Family

    We are thinking of you all at this time and will continue to keep your family in our prayers.

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  • Margo & John Ennis Bradenton, FL

    We extend our sincere sympathies on the passing of dear Payton. We have been praying for Payton and all of you since we first heard of his diagnosis. Rest assured that Payton is running and jumping before the Lord. May the grace and peace that only the Lord can give fill you in the coming days, weeks and years!

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  • Judy & Bob Summers

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire O’Brien family during this most difficult time. Love Bob And Judy Summers

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  • Molly and Mark Oberlatz

    Brian, Laura and family, Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you. We are so sorry about the loss of Payton’s life. Your son was an inspiration to many. May you find strength now and as time moves forward! Much love, Molly and Mark Oberlatz and Jordan Rogan

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