Rita Elaine O'Neal Obituary
We bid farewell to Rita Elaine O'Neal of Marseilles, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 30, 2025 at the age of 80. Rita touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Helen Murphy (Wheeler) and Russell Wheeler; and her brothers, Jack Murphy, Clarence, Lloyd, William, James, Russell Wheeler, Tom and Jim Murphy.
She is survived by: her children, Darla Lambert (Parsons) and Dewy Parsons; her grandchildren, Shanna Smith, Amberly Smith (Levy), Cody Smith (Mandy), Kayley Lambert (Steve) and Kyley Lambert (Alfonso); her close friend Linda Savage; Donald Schanks, Kelly Wheeler Mathews, Donna, Tammy Shanks and Elyana Elaine. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
