Michael "Mike" O'Neal's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2026 in Bayard, Nebraska
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Michael "Mike" O'Neal

January 18, 1945 - August 2, 2026 (81 years old)

Bayard, Nebraska

Michael "Mike" O'Neal's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2026 in Bayard, Nebraska
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Michael "Mike" O'Neal

January 18, 1945 - August 2, 2026 (81 years old)

Bayard, Nebraska

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Michael O'Neal, born on January 18, 1945, passed away on August 2, 2026. Michael leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael O'Neal to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his son Greg; and his brother-in-law Jim Kildow. He is survived by: his wife Berna (Kildow); his daughter Peggy Ratzlaff; his sons-in-law, Darren and Chris; his grandchildren, Brooke Burford, Bob-Braxton, Brilee, Ashby Adams, Cory-Kyley, Greylynn Michael, Crew, Haden Scherbarth, Taylor, Tyler Smith, Amanda-Savannah, Raylynn, Dawson, Ethan Ratzlaff and Christopher Miller; and his sister-in-law Connie Kildow.

Memorials can be made in honor of Mike to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bayard or the Bayard American Legion Post #200.

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August 6, 2026

Jim Sears wrote a sympathy message

“My condolences to Berna and the entire family. The obituary was a very nice tribute. Mike liked to talk, but it wasn't chit chat -- he had a way of getting any conversation to the essence of the topic. He was a man with questions, born of true curiosity and desire to learn. He also liked to teach and was quick to compliment. I appreciated that he was always interested in ways to improve in whatever he did. He was a good man and will be missed. Thanks for the friendship, Mike. Jim Sears.”

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
942 Ave B, Bayard, NE 69334

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942 Ave B, Bayard, NE 69334

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