Brian A. O'Neill

Brian A. O’Neill, 63, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022.  Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Jackson.  Visitation will be Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. at Mohr & Becker-Hunt Funeral Home.  

Brian was born the son of Frank and Noma (Nelson) O’Neill on February 10, 1959 in Sioux City, Iowa.  He was raised in Ponca and graduated from Ponca High School.  Brian married Cheri Smith and to this union a daughter, Traci was born.  He later married Vicky Tranmer and to this union a son, Blake was born and step-son, Rudy came into his life. 

At 17, Brian starting working with his brother, Jerry who taught him drywall and painting.  He went on to work for himself as a drywall finisher for 42 years until his health declined. 

Brian enjoyed being outdoors.  He liked spending summers doing yardwork, gardening, and hosting his annual 3^rd of July parties.  His family and his grandchildren were his pride and joy.  He loved spending time with them and going to their events.  He was an avid Elvis fan and very proud of his Irish heritage.

He was the proud past mayor of Jackson from 1990 to 2014.

Brian is survived by his children, Traci (Matt) Swisher of South Sioux City, Rudy (Sheree) Norton of Le Mars, and Blake (Kelsey) O’Neill of South Sioux City; siblings, Jean (Bob Casey) Maxfield of North Sioux City, Jane (Jim Mullin) Dillon of Sioux City, Dan (Jacki) O’Neill of Lincoln, and Julie (Russ) Rasmussen of Ponca; grandchildren, Riley, Brinley, Allayna, and Bennett; and several nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jerry.