Shirley O'Neal

Shirley Marie O’Neal, 74, died at 1:20 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026 at La Bella of Alton. She was born May 18, 1951 in Wood River, IL the daughter of the late Ernest and Opal (Seehausen) Irvin, Sr. She worked for many years as a secretary for Jacoby’s Furniture Store in Alton. Surviving are one son, Erik O’Neal, Sr., one grandson, Erik O’Neal, Jr. and one brother, Ernest “Sonny” Irvin, Jr. (Carolyn) of Godfrey. Private family services will be at a later date. Gent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and online guestbook may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com

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