Tragedy struck our family while the good Lord came to rescue our beloved Shannon O’Neill. She is relieved of all misery and pain, ending her long, arduous battle with dementia, as her body succumbed to complications with Covid-19.
Shannon was everyone’s friend, considerate, loving, supportive, and her own needs always came last to all others. Her sense of humor was unsurpassed. She never had a bad word for anyone. Many commented how Shannon always seemed to have a smile on her face. She dearly loved and celebrated all successes of her four children and grandchildren.
She was an outstanding jazz ballad singer, who performed at many clubs throughout the metro area for over ten years. Beginning her singing career as an eight-year-old student in her Catholic grade school she was often chosen to sing for many funerals. Among her many creative talents was her impressive oil painting, and fortunately, she left many paintings for us to enjoy forever.
As Shannon passes on to her reward in heaven, she leaves sunshine in her wake for all of us, as she did so many times over the years.
She is survived by her husband, Ed Klein, her sister Shirley Martin, daughters Cheri (David) Chadima, Jaime (David) Gitow, Tara Lalonde, her son Shane O’Neill, Granddaughters Rachel Chadima, Camille Gitow, Ava O’Neill, stepchildren Kerry (Nate) Solie, Kim (Mike) Larson, Jeff (Suzanne) Klein, Jenny King, Julie (Randy) Jackson, many step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, and so many of her beloved O’Neill clan.
Memorial gifts may be sent in memory of Shannon O’Neill to: Chaplin Basil Owen c/o Woodbury Senior Living 7012 Lake Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125
Or
The Alzheimer Association act.alz.org/donate
A private celebration of life will take place January 28th at 10am. In efforts to keep everyone safe during this time her family request that you please join us via live stream at
https://www.facebook.com/Wulff-Woodbury-Funeral-Home-162790153745901
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