Anna Mary O'Neil

MADISON- Anna Mary ONeil, age 90, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011, at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg. She was born on Jan. 18, 1921 in Cambria, the daughter of John and Catherine (Britt) Griffith. Anna graduated from Portage High School in 1938. She married Robert ONeil and they were married for over 50 years. Anna was in the Army from 1938 until 1943. She worked for the Dane Co. Sheriffs Department for over 30 years, working the last 15 years within the Juvenile Detention Center. Anna was a member of the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Association, Elks Club and White Lake Preservation Association in Weyauwega. She was a longtime member of St. Dennis Catholic Church. Anna and Bob spent their retirement years on their lake home in Weyauwega enjoying golfing, bowling, gardening, fishing, camp fires, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. She was a very loving and caring mom and grandma. Anna is survived by her three children, Mary (David) Riggs of Tomahawk, Chris (Steve) Roisum of Madison and Bob ONeil of Madison; daughter-in-law, Lois O'Neil; 17 grandchildren, James and Jeff ONeil, Sean Riggs, Kris Wilcox, Tanya Olson, Steve, Bill and Julie Roisum, Bob and Bryan ONeil, Kim Ziegler, Karyn, Dylan and Trevor ONeil, Chad ONeil, Brent ONeil and Brooke Gay; 18 great-grandchildren, Taryn, Lexi, Nick, Nathan, Cody, Billy James, Kassidy, Riley, Leah, Justin, Jake, Kyler, Gavin, Garret, Taylin, Carley, Braeden and Jack; brother-in-law, Jerome Vetter; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; and two sons, James and John. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 with Father Kent Schmitt presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, with military honors. Visitation will be at the church from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2011 and also from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the HospiceCare Foundation or to St. Dennis Catholic Church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, chaplains, volunteers and staff at the hospice center for all of their wonderful care and support. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the HospiceCare Foundation or to St. Dennis Catholic Church. Cemetery: Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, with military honors. Visitation: Visitation will be at the church from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2011 and also from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday. Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 with Father Kent Schmitt presiding.