Jeanette O’Brien of Rockford, IL passed away on September 9, 2021 in her home after a year of hospice care. She was predeceased by her husband of 75 years, John O’Brien and all five of her siblings. She was a dedicated wife, a loving mother to her two children, and an adoring grandmother to five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The daughter of Andrew and Magdelena Kapala, who immigrated to the united states in 1918 from Poland, she was very proud of her heritage and appreciated the privilege of living in this country. During World War II she contributed to the war effort by working as a “Rosie the Riveter”, welding parts for submarines as so many men were gone overseas. All who knew her, knew of her ethic of hard work, her dedication to family, and her keen sense of humor. She always said, “Polish people had to be smart just to spell their names!” She is greatly missed as so many are from that great generation. We love you mom!