Amanda June Onion

Amanda June Onion obituary, Glen Ellyn, IL

Amanda June Onion

Amanda Onion Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Leonard Memorial Funeral Home & Cremations - Glen Ellyn on Jul. 11, 2024.

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Amanda June Onion, age 45, passed away at her childhood home in Glen Ellyn, Ilinois on Sunday, July 7th, 2024. Amanda was a kind and compassionate soul that was fiercely protective of anyone and anything that she cared about. She was a devoted wife, sister and daughter and always made her family a priority. Amanda found her true calling and her passion working with MCP Rescue and Outreach where she dedicated herself to rescuing animals in need and finding them loving homes. She was a fearless and determined champion for animals and her personal legacy is the impact she made in the animal rescue community. The connections and friendships she made will endure well beyond her passing.
Amanda is survived by her husband, Jeff Rak, mother Betty Onion, older brother Art Schwaegerman, and older sisters Heidi Onion and Rebecca Onion, her brother-in-law Michael Lynch and nieces Talya and Georgia Schwaegerman, Emma Lynch, and nephew Brandon Lynch. Also, her fur-kids Colonel Jessup and Rusty (cats) and Cash Onion (dog).
Amanda was preceded in death by her father, James Onion, and her grandparents Arthur and Marguerite Beeman and Ruth and John Onion.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to MCP Rescue and Outreach at www.MCPRescue.org.
Celebrate the Life of Amanda Onion from 2-6 pm on Sunday, July 21 at Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N Morgan Street in Chicago, IL 60642. In the future, there will be prayer and coffee service for Amanda at First Presbyterian Church in Glen Ellyn please check back for the date and time. For more information please call Leonard Memorial Home at (630) 469-0032.
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July 5, 2025

John & Norma Onion posted to the memorial.

August 18, 2024

AJ [email protected] posted to the memorial.

July 21, 2024

Barbara Batchelor planted trees.

John & Norma Onion

July 5, 2025

Amanda has been in our thoughts this past year and we still and will always feel the sadness of her passing. Betty and her family continue to be in our prayers and our visits though not as many as we would like, are treasures in our memoirs. John & Norma Onion

AJ [email protected]

August 18, 2024

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Barbara A. Batchelor

July 21, 2024

I am Betty's cousin Barbara. I moved to Colorado in 1979, so I never saw Amanda grow up. However, when my husband died 3yrs. ago, Amanda offered to help me set up a GoFundMe page. She was so helpful and supportive. I enjoyed talking to her and shared her passion for animals, especially dogs. It was obvious she was special. I wish I'd had the time to get to know her better. My thoughts and prayers are with Betty, her children, and the family. Love, your cousin Barbara Batchelor

Teresa Kroculick

July 12, 2024

My heart is heavy hearing of the passing of Amanda. Your family will be in my prayers.
Teresa Kroculick

M Randles

July 12, 2024

deepest condolences - M. Randles

John & Norma Onion

July 11, 2024

Heartfelt sympathies to Amanda's family. How saddened we are at her passing. We will keep you in our prayers. Uncle Bob, Aunt Norma & Family

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July 5, 2025

John & Norma Onion posted to the memorial.

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Barbara Batchelor planted trees.