

Nathaniel James O’Neil, “Nate”, passed away on Saturday, March 2nd in Chicago, Illinois. He was born April 12th, 1984 to Elizabeth (Liz) and Robert (Bob) O’Neil. He graduated from West Lafayette High School, receiving a bachelor’s degree in political science from Earlham College, and a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University.
He is survived by his wife, Andrea O’Neil (Grovak), whom he married in 2023. They lived in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago with their dog, Pickle.
Also surviving is his mother, Elizabeth (Liz) O’Neil of West Lafayette, Indiana; his twin brother, Jonathan (Jon) O’Neil (Alexa Wiss) of Raleigh, North Carolina; his sisters, Jennifer (Jenny) O’Neil (Brian Ward) of Silver Spring, Maryland, and Elspeth (Elby) Hilton (Tyler Hilton) of Indianapolis, Indiana. Nate’s nieces and nephews, Benjamin (Benji) O’Neil-Ward, Margaret (Maggie) O’Neil-Ward, Oscar Hilton, Lily Hilton, Rosalie (Rosie) O’Neil, and Arlo O’Neil, also survive.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert (Bob) James O’Neil of West Lafayette, Indiana.
Nate lived his life to the fullest and wanted others around him to feel the same joy. He enjoyed cooking and sharing delicious food, traveling to new places, humorous storytelling, reading, and music of all kinds. He was well versed in the art of debate over any topic from pop culture to the Spanish-American war. An avid fan of soccer, Nate played for West Lafayette High School, Earlham College, and with various leagues in Chicago. Nate will be dearly missed by his family and friends and will be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor, intelligence, loyalty, and the love he provided to all around him.
A Celebration of Life will take place on March 23rd, 2024 at 3pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tippecanoe County at 333 Meridian St, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906.
In place of flowers please send donations to: Earlham College Soccer General Fund, Save the Manatees, or Doctors Without Borders.
Blake-Lamb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please share memories and condolences online at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/oak-lawn-il/nathaniel-oneil-11692255
"The man is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had." - Robert Louis Stevenson
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BlakeLambOakLawn.com for the O'neil family.
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