Susan O’Neill

Susan J. O’Neill (formerly Folkemer), 70, of Ballwin, Missouri, died peacefully with her children at her side on Monday, April 20th, in hospice care at the home of her son. Susan was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Gregory O’Neill and Marjorie (Ouhrabka) O’Neill of Florida. She began her childhood in South St. Louis, before her family moved to Mehlville where she graduated from Mehlville High School. She attended both University of Missouri and Washington University. She worked for many years as a graphic artist doing paste-ups for local publications. She enjoyed art, gardening, history, building models of classic cars, collecting rocks and seashells, camping at Sam A. Baker state park, volunteering for Meals On Wheels where she made many friends, and loved being a grandmother. Her family will remember her for her creativity, humor, love, and kindness. She is survived by her children, Sarah Folkemer (husband, Justin Coleman) and Joseph Folkemer (wife, Jessica Holdinghaus); her grandson, Evan Coleman; her brother, Gregory O’Neill of Florida; her sister, Kathy Smid of Kansas, plus many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Stephen O’Neill. A celebration of life will be planned for the summer. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of St. Louis Cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Greater St. Louis. P.O. Box 410395, St. Louis, MO. 63141

 

3 Comments

  1. Libby on April 28, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    What a beautiful video of an amazing woman. Thanks for sharing this. Love to you all.



  2. Mike A. Holdinghaus and Linda E. Holdinghaus on April 29, 2020 at 10:45 am

    Thanks for the lovely video. Makes me glad that such an artist lived among us.



  3. Judy on May 1, 2020 at 12:22 am

    Susan was special in so many ways. Wonderful at so many things. Ever thoughtful and caring. Always talked about her children. Sarah, Joey, and the love of her life, her grandson Evan. Her smile will be missed. She was my friend, my neighbor, and at times my saving grace. It was a blessing to have known her. Prayers for her family.



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