The family of Kathleen "Penny" O'Neil of Holly, MI announces her passing, and invites all who knew her to remember her here.
The following words honor a life that mattered to many.
Kathleen held deeply to the Catholic faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
Faith gave Kathleen a place to stand, and a place to return to.
Kathleen "Penny" E. O'Neil, age 84, of Holly, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She
was born on July 11, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Penny is lovingly survived by her five children: Patrick (Laurie) O'Neil, Colleen (Kevin) Pudduck,
Kellie (Dave) Malkowski, Brian (Brandy) O'Neil, and Kevin (Marisa) O'Neil. She was a proud
grandmother to ten grandchildren-Brenden (Nicole) Pudduck, Danny (Abby) Pudduck, Darcy
(Sean) Peterson, Spencer (Evalina) O'Neil, Nicholas, Zachary, Emma Malkowski, Emilia,
Macklin, and Liam O'Neil-and a cherished great-grandmother to Isla and Beau Pudduck. She
is also survived by her brother, Buzz (MaryLynn) O'Connor.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tom O'Neil, and her sisters, Peggy and
Patty.
Penny found great joy in family dinners, reading, and playing games. She will be remembered
for the love she shared with her family and the warmth she brought to those around her.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Holly Township
Library.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 5, from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Dryer Funeral Home in Holly. A
funeral service will take place Wednesday, May 6, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rita's Catholic Church,
followed by burial at Lakeside Cemetery. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com
