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Carole O'Neil Obituary

O'Neil, Carole L., "Boots" (nee Maenza), age 75 of Homewood, beloved wife of the late John J. O'Neil, dear daughter of the late Elsie Keegan, loving mother of Patrick (Patricia), Michael, Maureen (Thomas Slater) Dietz, Eileen (Rick) Stevens and the late Rita O'Neil, cherished grandmother of Michelle (Marc) Dietz-Diaferio, Eryn and John O'Neil, Katie and Jack Stevens, great-grandmother of Jake, loving sister of Lorry Koppel, Katie (Joseph) Garcia and the late Joan (late Horace) Crown, dear aunt to many. Visitation Friday, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ryan Funeral Home 18022 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Funeral Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment Homewood Memorial Garden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to AutismSpeaks.org/donate. 708-798- 0331.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 2, 2009.

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Sis (Roberta) Anderson (Emlund)

October 12, 2009

I will always cherish the wonderful memories I have of my cousin, Boots. She always made me feel special when we were together. My Father(Uncle Bob) and Mother(Aunt Fran) loved her, Jack, and her children very much. To all of Boots's family and friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
All my love,

Merri-Lou Pennington (Emlund)

October 3, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear about cousin Bootsy. Thinking of her with many happy memories of us all when we were kids. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Merri-Lou "Moo"

October 3, 2009

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your loved one. Loosing a loved one in death causes pain, grief and feelings of helpnessness that seem unbearable.
I am taking comfort from the promise God gives to all humans: "He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord will certainly wipe the tears from all faces" Isaiah 25:7
Hope you feel better as the time goes on.

The Staff of Ryan Funeral Home

October 3, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

October 2, 2009

Mo, My heart and thoughts are with you. I wish I could be by your side.
Love Jill

October 2, 2009

Mo - I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sending you loving hugs and prayers that you and your family find comfort at this time. Always remember the good times with your mom and let those times comfort you the most. - Sheri Rahn

Nancy (Klein) Abbott

October 2, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. May wonderful memories of Boots comfort all of you.

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