C. “Mike” O’Neill
Monday, December 9, 1935
Date of Death:
Monday, July 4, 2022
Age:
86 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday July 11, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday July 12, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: St. Bridgets Catholic Church [ view map ]
Memorial Mass
Date: Tuesday July 12, 2022
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Bridgets Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: St. Bridget's Cemetery [ view map ]
Monday, December 9, 1935
Date of Death:
Monday, July 4, 2022
Age:
86 years old
Monday, December 9, 1935
Date of Death:
Monday, July 4, 2022
Age:
86 years old
C. “Mike” O’Neill
Mike O’Neill, 86, of Rochester MN, died Monday July 4, 2022, at home on his farm.
Mike was born December 9, 1935, in Rochester, MN, to William (Bill) and Loretta O’Neill. Mike graduated from Rochester High School in 1954. He married Nancy Fryer on June 23, 1956, at St. John’s Catholic Church; they later divorced. He married Yvonne Johnson on December 31, 1997, in Rochester.
Mike was a sheet metal worker for 45 years and was a member of Sheetmetal Workers Local 10. He was proud of his contributions to many buildings in the Rochester area, such as St. Marys Hospital, Mayo High School, and numerous hotels and commercial buildings. Mike was an active member of the Eagles Club and union clubs, and enjoyed card parties with his neighbors and friends. He was a devoted sports fan and even purchased a color TV to watch the 1965 World Series.
Mike purchased a farm in Marion Township in 1957 where he raised beef, sheep, pigs, goats, chickens, and in later years, a pair of llamas. Farming was one of his biggest dreams and accomplishments, and Mike always said he could never leave his land.
Mike is survived by his wife, Yvonne, and her three children; his children Bridget (Tony) Mueller, Jeff O’Neill, Joe O’Neill, Colleen (Daryl) Mowrer, Jerry O’Neill, and Andy O’Neill (friend Jen Wilde); his daughter-in-law, Kathy O’Neill; his nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; his sisters-in-law Phyllis O’Neill and Nancy K. Nelson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers Pat O’Neill and Tom O’Neill, sisters Peggy O’Neill and Delores (Dode) Sullivan, and his son, Deacon Tim O’Neill.
Visitation will be Monday, July 11, 2022, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and one hour prior to the Memorial Mass on Tuesday. The Memorial Mass will be Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Bridget’s Church in Simpson, MN with Rev. Kevin Connolly officiating. Interment will be at St. Bridget’s Cemetery.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of C. “Mike” O’Neill has received the following condolences.
How appropriate Mike Died on the 4th of July! He was a firecracker!Barb(Harms)Klang my sister
This hits it on the head... Michael was an Irish firecracker!!
Our Harms family have many fun Thanksgiving memories with Michael and the entire O'Neill family!
My condolences to all six children, spouses, and children.
Lora
We wish we could be there to help comfort and honor your dad with you. He was a great guy and even though we got to only meet him a few times he will Def leave a lasting memory with us. Please accept our deepest condolences.
I will miss Uncle Mike’s sense of humor and no frills attitude toward life. He was one of a kind (which is saying a lot, especially when talking about the O’Neills). Uncle Mike say hi to Granda Loretta and Dad for me.