Antoinette "Toni" O'Brien, age 84, of Collinsville, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Liberty Village Care Center in Maryville.

Born to the late John and Irene (née Bordeaux) Jehle, Toni was a woman of deep faith, warm hospitality, and unwavering devotion to her family. She graduated from Marquette Catholic High School in Alton, IL, and attended St. Mary of the Woods College.

On April 20, 1963, Toni married the love of her life, Paul O'Brien. Together they shared 62 wonderful years of marriage, raising a loving family and working side by side in their family business, the Advertiser Press in Collinsville.

Toni is survived by her beloved husband, Paul; their five children: Maggi (David) Burg of Douglasville, GA; Paul Jr. (Cindy) O'Brien of Nashville, TN; Jane Kinnard of O'Fallon, IL; Daniel (Susan) O'Brien of Jonesborough, TN; and Irene (Dan) Waegner of O'Fallon, IL.  Ten cherished grandchildren: Zach and Xanna Burg; Jacob, Rachel, and Abigail Kinnard; Libby and Katie O'Brien; Ryan, Logan, and Erin Waegner; and four treasured great-grandchildren: Adeline, Amelia, Emma, and Darcy.

She is also survived by two brothers: Jackson Jehle and Mark (Sue) Jehle; five sisters: Suzi Kelling, Jane (Jim) Schwartz, Mary Lou (Tim) Copley, Tracy (Bruce) Renison, and Betsy Kelley; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly.

Toni was a friend to everyone she met.  Her love of children and devotion to her faith led to countless volunteer hours at SS Peter & Paul Catholic School and Church.  She was her five children's biggest supporter in all their sports and endeavors.  She cared for family and friends over the years, a fine example of her compassion for others.  Toni had a passion for sewing which showed through the many quilts and gifts made for grandchildren, family, and friends.  Her generous heart and warm personality will be truly missed.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville. A Memorial Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m., with Father Michael Haag celebrant. Burial will take place after the Memorial Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Alton, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SS Peter & Paul Catholic School in Collinsville or Marquette Catholic High School in Alton. Contributions will be accepted at the visitation or may be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.