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Kathleen O'Neill Obituary
She was born on June 1, 1942, in Grand Rapids, to William & Evelyn Currier.
Kathleen graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Education. She loved animals and was a member of 4H club. She enjoyed PBR Nationals, attending Lippizan Events, watching Polo match's and eating at her favorite restaurant, Brann's. Kathleen loved family gatherings, cookouts, and holidays with her family.
She worked as a substitute teacher, then at Sears, and most recently at Target.
Kathleen is proceeded in death by her parents William & Evelyn Currier.
Survivors include her daughters, Peggy (Ron Bolt) O'Neill and Nancy Laube; grandchildren, Denee O'Neill, Autumn (Eric) Lloyd, Sierra O'Neill Bolt, Kelli Laube, Samantha (Samuel) Alvesteffer, and Nicholas Laube; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Marlene (Jim) Hitts, Juanita Chrisman and Fredrick Currier.
Visitation will be held from 10:00am until 11:00am on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue SE, Grand Rapids. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am.
To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Kathleen's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
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Visitation
Friday, July 11, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care
Memorial Service
Friday, July 11, 2025
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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3627 Linden Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
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