Cynthia R "Cindy" (O'Brien) & Robert Kelly McElhaneyCemetery Photo Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma
 

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Obit for Robert posted by Janet Laubhan Flickinger

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Robert "Kelly" McElhaney, Norman, OK, 54, departed this life on Monday, April 22, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family.

The Rosary Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Wake Service beginning at 6:00p.m., Monday, April 29, 2013 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 100 E. Stinson, Norman, OK.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Norman, OK.

The McElhaney family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the Havenbrook Funeral Home, 3401 Havenbrook St. in Norman, OK.  Visitation will also be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2013 at Havenbrook Funeral Home.

Kelly was born January 30, 1959 in Norman, OK to parents J.D. and Jeannie (O’Neal) McElhaney.  After graduation from Norman High School in 1977 he attend the University of Oklahoma and earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Petroleum Engineering (1982) and Computer Science Engineering (1984). Kelly was most recently employed by Devon Energy, Corp., and had worked in the oil industry for over 25 years.

During his time at OU he was a member of the Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band, and a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.  Kelly’s love for OU was truly life long and he had been a football season ticket holder since he was 13 years old.  He also enjoyed golfing and attending Oklahoma City Thunder games.

Though he had a deep love for sports, there was no question that his deepest passion was for his family.  He loved traveling and taking his family on vacations. He particularly enjoyed their trips to England and Ireland to visit Cindy's family.  Whatever his children’s interests were he was always involved to help them succeed whether it was helping with school work or coaching athletic teams. Kelly was also very active in his parish and in the Knights of Columbus at St. Thomas More.

Kelly is survived by his wife, Cindy; his dear children, Katie and Eamonn McElhaney, Norman; his siblings: Gary McElhaney and wife Julie of Victoria, TX; David McElhaney and wife Lorie of Katy, TX; and Lori McElhaney and husband Dave Kurjiaka of Hudsonville, MI; nephews and niece, Jacob, Kevin, and Kendall McElhaney; his aunts, Pat McElhaney of Norman, OK, and Jeanie O’Neal of Fresno, CA; as well as many loving cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother David Gene.

Memorial donations in Kelly’s memory may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Thomas More, 100 E. Stinson, Norman, OK 73072 or the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org/donate

Burial services will follow Tuesday’s Mass at IOOF Cemetery in Norman, OK.  Arrangements for Mr. McElhaney and his family were placed in the care of the Vice family at the Havenbrook Funeral Home in Norman.

Online condolences may be shared at www.HavenbrookFuneralHome.com
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Obit for Cynthia posted by Janet Laubhan Flickinger
May 8, 1961 - Sep 8, 2016

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Cynthia “Cindy” O’Brien of Norman, OK, 55, departed this life on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

A Rosary Service will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Wake Service beginning at 6:00 p.m., at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 100 E. Stinson, Norman, OK.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 15, 2016 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Norman, OK.

Cindy was born May 8, 1961 in Norman, OK to her parents Edward J. & Patsy R. (Moore) O’Brien. Cindy graduated from Norman High School in 1979. She attended the University of Oklahoma and earned Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (1984) and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Newman University in Pastoral Ministry (2003).

During her time at OU she was a member of the Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band, where she met her husband, Kelly McElhaney. She enjoyed going to and watching OU and Thunder games with her family. As a first generation American on her father’s side, she loved her Irish roots. Her faith was a central foundation in her life and her greatest joys were her children, family & friends.

She loved traveling with her husband and children to visit her family and was just as happy curled up watching Disney movies at home. She was an Altar server and catechist at St. Thomas More. She volunteered at Kairos Torch Prison Ministry-Youth Program.  In recent years, she attended and volunteered at Our Lady of Lebanon.

Cindy is survived by her dear children, Katie and Eamonn McElhaney of the home; as well as Uncles, Aunts and Cousins across the pond; In-Laws: Lori McElhaney and husband Dave Kurjiaka of Hudsonville, MI;  David McElhaney and wife Lorie of Sante Fe, NM; and Gary McElhaney and wife Julie of Victoria, TX; as well as many loving friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Kelly McElhaney and her parents, Edward J. & Patsy R. O’Brien.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Cindy’s memory may be made to the ASCS Scholarship Assistance or St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Thomas More, 100 Stinson, Norman, OK 73072.

Burial services will follow Thursday’s Mass at IOOF Cemetery in Norman, OK.