Worthington, MN
     Long time Worthington resident Beverly Cleone O’Brien, age 87, passed away on January 2, 2015, at the Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Fulda, Minnesota. She was born on May 29, 1927, in Cylinder, Iowa, to Ralph and Leone Sprout.
     She graduated from Cylinder High School. On May 27, 1947, Bev married Carl Joseph O’Brien following his return from service in the U.S. Navy. They lived in Emmetsburg, Iowa, until 1964, when they moved to Worthington. She was a Cub Scout leader and taught religion classes at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Bev was an employee at Campbell’s Soup for ten years. She lived at the Meadows in Worthington for four years.
     She is survived by her children: Virginia Wille (Ron), Jean Cooper (Larry), Barb Rogers (Mike), Tim O’Brien (Lisa), and John O’Brien (Kathryn), as well as her brother, Jim Sprout (Rose). Bev enjoyed her 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her husband Carl, her parents, her brother Jack, and her sisters, June and Joyce.
     The family is grateful for the remarkable care and comfort provided by the staff at Maple Lawn Nursing Home and Compassionate Care Hospice.
     Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a rosary at 4:30 p.m., at the Benson Funeral Home, 1225 Ryan’s Road, Worthington, MN 56187 and also on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
     Services will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1215 7th Ave., Worthington, MN 56187. Burial will be held in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Worthington.
