Charles Bernard O'Neill (1907 - 1971)

Born 28 Jul 1907 in Mecosta, Michigan, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Uluhane (Lemn) Gutheridge — married 8 Dec 1942 in Honolulu, Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Died 3 Jul 1971 at age 63 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States

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Biography

Charles was born in 1907. He was the son of Sylvester O'Neill and Ethel Marlatt. He passed away in 1971.

Marriage

Honolulu Star Bulletin 08 Dec 1942; page 12
O'Neill-Lemn -- In Honolulu Dec 8, Charles Bernard O'Neill and Miss Mary Uluhane Lemn, Judge F. M. Brooks officiating; witnesses -- Clara L. Kahauolopua and Henry W. Kreb

Obituary

WWII Veteran
Charles B. O'Neill, U. S. Navy veteran in the Pearl Harbor attack and holder of the Purple Heart for that and of 12 Bronze Stars earned in 21 years in the U. S. Navy died Saturday at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor.
A resident here of 1003 Bjornson Street, he was born July 28, 1907 in Big Rapids and had lived all of his life here except his 21 years of service. At one time during his service his plane was shot down in the South Pacific and he spent several days on a life raft before he was rescues. He had served in the Asiatic and Pacific theatres, including the liberation of the Philippines. He retired from the U. S. Navy in 1946 as a Chief Warrant Officer.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Joyce Hart, Indiana, Mrs. Peggy London, Middleville, Mrs. Jean Sena, Hastings, and Mrs. David Mangeau of Big Rapids; one son, James B. O'Neill of Hastings; five brothers, James and Lawrence of Big Rapids, William of flint, Leo of Portland, and Layton of Grand Rapids; and seven sisters, Mrs. Arnold Berg, Mrs. Catherine Spedowski, Mrs. Erwin Hornby and Mrs. George Cady, all of Big Rapids; Mrs. Laura Robinson of Flint, Mrs. Edith Holtzlander of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Joyce Hyneman of Indiana
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Rogers Funeral Home, Rev. William McKnight officiating. Burial will be in Highland View cemetery. Military rites at the cemetery will be under the auspices of the American Legion.

Sources

• 1920 United States Federal Census - Michigan - Mecosta - Mecosta - District 0245 Name Charles O'Neill Age 12 Birth Year 1908 Birthplace Michigan Home in 1920 Mecosta, Mecosta, Michigan Residence Date 1920 Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Son Marital Status Single Father's Name John S O'Neill Father's Birthplace Michigan Mother's Name Ethele O'Neill Mother's Birthplace Canada Able to Speak English Yes Attended School yes Able to read Yes Able to Write Yes Neighbors View others on page Household members Name John S O'Neill Age 45 Name Ethele O'Neill Age 34 Name Florence O'Neill Age 15 Name Lenard O'Neill Age14 Name Charles O'Neill Age 12 Name Catherine O'Neill Age 10 Name Lawrence O'Neill Age 9 Name Anna O'Neill Age 7 Name Elgin O'Neill Age 6 Name Laura O'Neill Age 5 Name Edna O'Neill Age 3 Name Edith O'Neill Age 1 Name Joseph L O'Neill Age 0
• Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996 - Name Charles B Oneill Birth Date 28 Jul 1907 Death Date 3 Jul 1971 Gender Male Residence Big Rapids, Mecosta, Michigan Place of Death Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
• U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current - Name Charles B. O'Neill Birth Date 28 Jul 1907 Death Date 3 Jul 1971 Death Place Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America Cemetery Highland View Cemetery Burial or Cremation Place Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan, United States of America Has Bio? Y https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62629354/charles-b.-oneill