Sean H. O'Neil
Sean H. O'Neil, 63, died Saturday (March 6, 2010) at Harry
Hynes Hospice in Wichita.
He was born Nov. 11, 1946, in Plainview, Texas, to Hugh B.
and Lee E. (Banwart) O'Neil,
One June 25, 1988, he married Shirley Killfoil in Newton,
and she survives of home.
Sean was a member of Church of God of the First Born in
Newton.
He was a retired over-the-road truck driver. Sean enjoyed
relaxing by painting and drawing trains and trucks. He had a love of animals,
especially his beloved dog.
Sean's family was very important to him, and he greatly
looked forward to spending time with his loving family and many friends.
He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren
and following their activities.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Killfoil) O'Neil of
Newton; daughter, Susan and Rick Redger of Newton; daughter, Tammie and Jim
Schmidt of Newton; son, Larry Savage of Soldier; son, Alvin and Tena Savage of
Newton; brother, Owen and Vonda O'Neil of Claremore, Okla.; sister, Mary and
David Floyd of Tulsa, Okla.; mother-in-law Lyla Killfoil of Newton; 12
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and
granddaughters Natlie Savage and Lanna Redger.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Petersen
Funeral Home in Newton. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Church of God of
the First Born in Newton with Pastor Bill Myers of the church officiating.
Burial will be at Church of God of the Firstborn Cemetery in
Newton.
Memorial may be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in care
of the funeral home.
