Barbara Kay (Halasinski) O'Neil

Barbara Kay O'Neil, 85, of  Houghton Lake passed away on Wednesday October 1, 2025 at home with her loving family by her side.

Barbara was born on May 22, 1940 in Saginaw, Michigan to Edwin and Winifred"Lottie"(Wiersinski) Halasinski . Barbara grew up in Saginaw and graduated from Saginaw St. Andrews High School.  On October 10, 1959 in Saginaw, Barbara was married  to John Michael "Mike" ONeil. She worked as a Medical Assistant for doctor offices in the Saginaw area and later she spent10 years as a personal secretary at Saginaw Valley State University from which she retired.  Barbara was a very active member of St. James Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Group, and took Eucharist to home bound church members. Barbara enjoyed  being in her flower garden and was a member of the Houghton Lake Garden Club. She was also a member of the Golden Babushka Club.  Barbara's special love was spending time with her family and especially the grandchildren.

Surviving Barbara O'Neil are her loving husband of  65 years, John Michael "Mike" O'Neil of Houghton Lake; two daughters, Kelly O'Neil of Gaylord and Kristine Brady of Petoskey; son, John O'Neil, Jr. of Gaylord; seven grandchildren, Luke, Kristen, Cole, Katelyn, Kara, Shea, and Bailey; seven great grandchildren, Ada, Zoe, Finnley, Marlon, Chad, Brady, and Sullivan; as well as several nieces and nephews.  Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Alice and Faye; and one brother, Peter. 

Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara Kay O'Neil will be conducted  11:00am  Saturday October 11, 2025 from St. James Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Steltenkamp SJ officiating.  Interment will be in  Crestview Cemetery, Markey Township. Visitation will be held from 10:00am until the time of the service at 11:00am at St. James Catholic Church.  In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Barbara are asked to be directed to St. James Catholic Church. Christler Funeral Home, Prudenville Chapel is serving the family. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.christler-holdship.com 

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