Mary Ann O'Neill

Mary Ann O'Neill age 88 of Osage, IA, formerly of New Hampton, IA, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at her home. A private family service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in New Hampton with Father Jim Goerend presiding. Interment will be held following the service at Calvary Cemetery in New Hampton. Hugeback - Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Born on April 22, 1935, in Marshfield, WI, to loving parents Fred and Hilda, Mary Ann was a beacon of love, compassion, and selflessness throughout her life. Mary Ann graduated from New Hampton High School in 1953 and went on to further her education at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Her commitment to education and learning was a defining characteristic, one that she would carry with her throughout her life and share with those around her. In 1957, in the town of New Hampton, Mary Ann married Bill O'Neill, her beloved husband of many decades. Together, they raised their five children, Tim, Dan, Peg, Kate, and Pat, creating a family imbued with the same values of love, respect, and kindness that Mary Ann herself embodied. Her legacy continues to live on through her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who remember her as a loving matriarch who always had a warm smile and an open heart. Mary Ann's professional life was marked by her dedication to the well-being of others. She was employed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester and later at a Nursing Home in New Hampton, where she brought comfort and care to countless individuals. Her thoughtful and passionate nature was evident in her work, as she always went above and beyond to ensure the comfort and happiness of those she served. Outside of her professional life, Mary Ann was an active and beloved member of the community. She was involved in various organizations, including the Girl Scouts and St. Joseph's Church, where she served with humility and grace. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels, delivering food and companionship to those in need. Her tireless dedication to her community was a testament to her generous spirit and her belief in the power of service. Mary Ann O'Neill was a woman of immense strength, unwavering faith, and boundless love. She touched the lives of everyone she met with her kindness and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on her family, friends, and community. Mary Ann is survived by her four children Dan(Tammy) O'Neill of Belton , TX, Peg(Bill) Denner of Osage, Kate O'Neill of Austin, TX, Pat(Harry) Hott of West Branch; Grandchildren: Matt(Bridget May) Denner, Emily(Justin) Niewoehner, Natalie(Joe) Stalsberg, Rebecca Hott, Leah Hott, Sara(Logan) Simmons, Regan O'Neill, Will Newton, Camille Zamora, Isabella Zamora, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred husband Bill; and son Tim. 641-394-4334