Terrance O'Neill

Terrance O'Neill

March 11, 1935 - November 29, 2014

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U.S. VeteranTerrance “Jack” O'Neill, 79, of Platteville died peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at his home in Platteville. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Deacon Bill Bussan will officiate. Chapel military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #42 and VFW Post #5274. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, at a later date. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Terrance “Jack” O'Neill Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Jack was born on March 11, 1935 in Darlington, Wisconsin, the son of F. M. and Inez (Wurm) O'Neill. He was united in marriage to Judy McGinnis on August 8, 1959 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Darlington. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. For over forty years he worked for WSWW and later WPVL as a broadcaster doing morning radio and sports. Jack was the “Voice of Platteville Sports” for many years retiring in 2000. Jack is survived by his wife, Judy; three daughters, Kathy (Mike) Topel, Kara (David) Bearden, and Julie (Alan) Czajka; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jim.

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Jeff Mergen
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Dear O'Neill ladies. I was so sorry to see that Jack had passed away. It is times like these when I remember all the good times we enjoyed together, whether playing golf, talking sports, or having beverages together before Pioneer basketball games. When I arrived to pick Kara up the night of the Junior Prom, Jack and I enjoyed a Miller Lite together. I hope those "little" things warm your hearts in the future as we can all be grateful for Jack's life. So many of Jack's listeners were given a great deal of happiness by his work in Platteville sports. God Bless you all, Sincerely, Jeff Mergen
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Barb (Heim) Anderson
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Hello O'Neill family, I was sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I so remember listening to him on the radio. Of course there were many memories from Platteville schools and other gatherings. Please know that I'm thinking of you at this time of loss. Enjoy all the memories and stories! Barb (Heim) Anderson
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Jack Borke
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Judy, I am so sorry to hear the news. I am praying for you. Jack Borke
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Bryan Walthers
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Judy and Girls, Judy and I send our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Jack. My memories of WSWW are highlighted by many "Jack" stories. Judy, please tell the girls about my "overnight in LaCrosse." I am sorry that we won't be able to join in the celebration of Jack's life on Saturday. Rest assured we will be thinking of you all day!
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Bill & Barb Schmitz
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Judy you & your family have out sympathy. We use yo have nice visits with Jack at the VFW once in awhile when he was going to play cards. Jack will sure be missed. Prayers
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Peggy Hamilton Weittenhiller
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So sorry for your loss, Judy and family.

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