Tommy O’Brion

NORWAY - Tommy L. O'Brion, 51, of 721 Section St., Norway, died on Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at his home.

Tommy was born on Oct. 25, 1956, in Merrill, Wis., son of the late Jack Dale O'Brion Sr., and Gayle (Coyer) Bergen and Willard Bergen.

He graduated from Norway High School in 1975 and went on to attend Ferris State University where he earned a bachelor of science degree in graphic arts. Tommy worked for Quick Print in Milwaukee, for many years. He enjoyed listening to music, going to concerts and spending time with his friends and family.

Tommy is survived by a brother, Jack (Janet) O'Brion of Norway; six sisters, Sherry (Phil) Nehls of Hustisford,Wis., Patti (Brian) Cook of Arvada, Colo., Cindy (Mark) Mireski of Brookfield, Wis., Sally (Gary) Shivy of Big Rapids, Mich., Janel ( Bill) Stodola of Felch and Vicki (Steve) Skoglund of Norway and many nieces and nephews.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, maternal and paternal grandparents, infant sister, Jill, a niece, Alyssa Stodola and nephew, Jordan Stodola.

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Norway.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. at the church. Rev James Danielson will officiate.

Graveside services will follow at the Norway Township Cemetery.

Condolences to the family of Tommy O'Brion can be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.