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Veronica O'Neill Obituary

O'Neill, Veronica "Bonnie" E. (nee Egan), wife of Daniel; loving mother of Katie, John and Michael; cherished grandmother of Gracie; beloved daughter of the late Kathleen A. and Martin J. Egan;dear sister of Mary (Keith) Szlak, Anne (the late Jim Haughey) Egan, James (Nicki) Egan, Noreen (Marty) Quinn, Kathleen (Tom) Touhy, Timothy (Alene) Egan; dearest niece of John Murray; fond aunt of many; Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m., from Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (½ block East of Austin) to St. Cornelius Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Private. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her children's trust. For info: 773-777-3944 or gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2008.

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Michele Kapustka

January 17, 2008

My heart is breaking for all of us who loved Bonnie for who she was. You never had to wonder what she was thinking - we have learned so much from her on how to love. I will miss her, her infectious laugh, her unique perspective and her CAN DO attitude. She will forever remind me to live each day.

Richard Cerny

January 11, 2008

Anne Egan
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Debbie Serafini

January 11, 2008

Dear Katie, Johnny, Michael and Gracie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. She loved you all very much. She was a good friend and will be missed. If you ever need anything, do not hesitate to call.
Love, Debbie, Johnny, Bobby and Scotty

Amber Jordan and Colleen Spratt

January 11, 2008

John, Katie, and Michael,

We are so extremely sorry for your loss. Amber remembers your mom so dearly since kindergarten, and every time I saw your mom, she treated me with such friendliness and kindness. I always admired her devotion, spirit, and endless mothering energy! She was a queen among women and will be remembered as such. God bless you during this time and always,

Vic, Dora & David Petschenko

January 11, 2008

Katie, John & Michael,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a really sweet lady and we are very luck to have met her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,

Stacy Freeman

January 10, 2008

To the Egan and O'Neill families,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Bonnie's passing. Although I haven't seen Bonnie in several years, I knew that her children and family always came first. Her smile and laugh always brought a smile to those around her, and I know she will be deeply missed by all that knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with Danny and their children, and May God hold them near and dear to his Heart during this most difficult time. With the most Sincere Sympathies,
Stacy Morris

Andrea Morris

January 10, 2008

Dear Egan Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Although I did not see Bonnie often, every time I saw her at my Aunt Alene's it was clear to me how much she loved her children. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Betty Downs

January 10, 2008

Dear Katie, John and Michael,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know what a wonderful person your mom was and how much she loved you all. Thank you so much for sharing her with us. Love, Betty, Michael, Sarah, Amy and Emily Downs

Laura Thompson

January 10, 2008

O'Neill and Egan Families,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. May you find peace and love during this difficult time.
Fondest regards, Laura Thompson and Harlan Stern

Rosemary Riley

January 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Susan Noto (Jaskot)

January 10, 2008

To The Egan's,
We send our condolences & peace to your family during this time. May GOD take her under his wing & keep her in his heart. May the perptual light shine upon her.

Jimmy, Nadine, Jordyn, Jenna, Jake, Joely and Jameson-Jon Liacone

January 10, 2008

O'Neil Family-
Please know how sorry we are for this tremendous loss in your lives. Your mother was a wonderful lady; and we were so blessed to have met her. God Bless.

mark quagliano and family

January 10, 2008

Katie,John,Michael and Grace as well as all her brothers and sisters.I have known your mom since i was in 7th grade. Bonnie was always my friend from the days of playing at the park,to the occasional get together at billy caldwell golf course.Your mom always treated me and everyone else with kindness,and always made me laugh.Bonnie was always kind to me,and when we would see each other at aunt alenes and uncle tim's it was always met with a hardy "hey it's mark quags" an we would pick-up right where we left off.There was so much joy and pride she always felt and displayed for her children.The world is a darker place today without her in it! My family is certainly ready to help in any way we can....may god's grace be watchful over you all!

Joan Morris

January 10, 2008

Katie, Johnny & Michael,
We are all deeply sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful and loving mother, who always keep the wants and needs of her children foremost. Whenever I would see her at Aunt Alene's house she always spoke with the utmost pride of her children and in all of your accomplishments. Katie, she was proud of the loving mother you are now and that you will continue to be, as well as your academic achievements. Johnny, your mother always spoke of your gentle and loving spirit and the kindness that you always showed to all people. Michael, your mother was always proud of your athletic abilities. Your mother had a wonderful laugh and a great spirit of fun that I know you will continue to honor.
I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. --Joan Morris & the Morris Family

Margie Walk-Faust

January 9, 2008

Dear Katie,Michael,and Johnny
I am very sorry for your loss. Bonnie will truly be missed. She loved you all more than anything in the world and it showed. God's peace be with you all. Love Margie

Angela Stancy

January 9, 2008

Dear Michael, Katie and John,
We have you all in our thoughts and prayers, not only today but always. Your Mom has left a handprint on all of our hearts. With her enthusiasm for life,and incredible pride in being YOUR Mom , she showed the world that you can raise really great kids and have a blast at the same time. Everytime a hear a cowbell ring or see a "loaded" sign on a car in a lot somewhere...I will be forever reminded that it is not how long you live your life...but how you lived it. Thank you for sharing your Mom with us. Love, Ron, Angie, Kaitlyn,Victoria and Jonathan Stancy

Mary Phillips

January 9, 2008

Katie, Johnny and Michael,
I'll never forget all the soccer games we sat next to each other and how she wasn't afraid to speak her mind to the refs. Your mom was such a wonderful person. You are all in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.

The Phillips Family

Kelly Davern-Torres

January 9, 2008

Dear Katie, Johnny and Michael,
Your mother had an infectious laugh, great school spirit, and friendly and sincere manner. She was such a proud Mom and Grandmother! You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Sincerely,
The Torres Family (Tom, Kelly,Shannon and Briana)

Barbara Kane

January 9, 2008

Michael, Johnny, Katie and Gracie- Your Mom was a great friend and the best Mom in the world, you all know how much she loved you and most of all loved watching you play sports, participate in scouting and excelling in school. I will truly miss her, at games, on the patio, by the pool, going to haunted houses or talking on the phone for hours......always know that our door is open at any time, night or day, if you need anything at all. You have a strong support group that will get you through this tough time in your lives, never forget that.

love you all, Barb, Willie, Caitlin, Mike, Sean and Maggie

Michael Touhy

January 9, 2008

O'Neill and Egan Family

You are in our hearts and prayers in this very difficult time, our deepest sympathies to you.

With Love,
Michael Touhy and Family.

Andrea Meer

January 9, 2008

Micheal, Katie and John, I was so sorry to hear about your loss your mom was a great lady. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. The Meer Family (Sean,Andrea,Matt,Erin,Margaret and Eileen)

Mina Collins

January 9, 2008

Katie, Johnny, Michael & Gracie
I am very sorry for the loss of your Mom, she was one of the greatest people I knew & I was proud to call her my friend. Please remember that she is always with you guys and she loved you most:
A Poem to My Friend;
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go. They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole. They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there. But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious. I will miss you, (My Becky) Bonnie greatly.

My Deepest Condonlences, Mina Collins

kelly

January 9, 2008

Katie, John, and Michael,

My thoughts are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. If u guys need anything do not hesitate to call.

love always,

Debbie Monforti

January 9, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to you at this
sad time in your life. Keep your faith and God will look over you.
The Monforti Family
(Sal, Debbie, Colleen, Tommy & Erin)

Diane Pierson

January 9, 2008

I was so heartbroken to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Katie, Michael, and John and of course Grace. She will be missed by many.
God bless you all.

January 9, 2008

Katie, John and Michael
We are so sorry for you loss.
Remember your mom will always be with you in your heart. Keep her memory alive for all of you and Gracie. Like the cow bell and air horn she had at all of your games and how she never had a problem telling a ref how she felt about something.
She was a good person and she loved you all more than anything. We will never forget her.
The Bascom Family~Chris,Scott,Matt and Nick

Patty Taubr

January 9, 2008

I would like to start out by saying to Katie, Johnny and Michael that I am truly sorry for the loss of your Mom. You guys were truly her whole life. She was a great Mom and you all made her very, very proud! It was a pleasure getting to know all 3 of you and to see you grow up throughout the years. I worked with your Mom for over 10 years and she will be missed greatly. I would also like to say to "Uncle Jack" and to all of Bonnie's sisters & brothers that I am sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,

Mary Davila

January 9, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Dick & Debi Quagliano

January 9, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to Katie, John and Michael. We'll always remember the great times we had with all of you in "Aunt" Alene's pool! And that great laugh your Mom had! God Bless you at this time of great pain.
Love, Dick, Debi, Michael & Anthony Quagliano

Kathleen Riley

January 9, 2008

Katie, John and Michael

God be with you today and always.

Miss Riley and Mandy

David & Marian Ordinario

January 9, 2008

Words cannot express the loss your family has experienced. Please know we are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
David, Marian,Patti and Jessica Ordinario

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