Audrey Mae O'Rourke of Elizabeth, Arkansas, passed away May 24, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 78. She was born January 25, 1944, in Galena, Illinois, the daughter of Edwin and Alta Mae Geiger Durrstein. She married John on April 25, 1964, in Galena, Illinois and was an administrator for the Sacre Coeur Church and School in Creve Coeur, Illinois. Audrey lived in Elizabeth since moving from Illinois in 1993. She was a member of the St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church and helped the Elizabeth Fire Department with their record keeping. She enjoyed swimming, floating, doing puzzles, sewing, and making quilts.
Audrey is survived by her husband, John O'Rourke of Elizabeth, AR; three sons, Dennis O'Rourke of Chillicothe, IL, Robert O'Rourke of East Peoria, IL, and John (Michele) O'Rourke of Vancouver, WA; three grandchildren, Kaelyn (Cody) Roth, Madison O'Rourke, and Riley O'Rourke; and two great-grandchildren, Ryder and Harper.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Donna Rupp.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 31, 2022, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 pm, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home. A Memorial Service for Audrey will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Father Norbert Rappold officiating.
Memorials may be made to a local V.F.W. Post.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at
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