compassionate professionals
Our Staff
Our compassionate team, rooted in the local community, is dedicated to providing unwavering support and guidance during difficult times and ensuring that every detail is handled with the utmost care, professionalism, and respect. We help families honor their loved ones with dignity and peace of mind.

Our Values
At our core, we value putting family first, ensuring that every decision is made with their needs and well-being in mind. We are committed to compassion and integrity, providing honest support and heartfelt care during difficult times.
Family First
We believe families experiencing a loss are our number one priority.
Compassion
Our staff offers compassionate support while guiding families through loss.
Integrity
Our staff shows integrity by handling every detail with honesty and respect.
Patrick J. & Joyce O'Neil
Patrick (1933-2010) | Joyce (1933-2019)
Patrick J. & Joyce O'Neil
Patrick (1933-2010) | Joyce (1933-2019)
Patrick has been a licensed funeral professional since 1957, attaining his license from Worsham College of Mortuary Science after returning from the Korean War. Pat grew up in the funeral business, living at 508 E. Cass St. over the home his father J.T. O'Neil purchased to open Joliet's First Home for Funerals in the late 1920's. The funeral home remained in Joliet until 1973, when Pat moved it to Lockport at it's present location. Together with his wife Joyce, they have built this family-owned business into a thriving professional funeral business. Both have been very active in many aspects of the Lockport/Homer communities since moving to Lockport in 1962. Patrick J. O'Neil passed away peacefully on May 1, 2010; his beloved wife Joyce C. O'Neil passed away on June 26, 2019. Their two children, Kimberly A. Golob and Patrick K. O'Neil, are both still active in the business.
Patrick K. O'Neil
President/Funeral Director/Crematory Operator
Patrick K. O'Neil
President/Funeral Director/Crematory Operator
Patrick K. O'Neil has been a licensed funeral professional since 1986, attaining his license from Southern Illinois University. Patrick was elected as Will County Coroner in 1992, serving 7 terms, retiring in 2020 after 28 years of dedicated service. Patrick is currently the President of O'Neil Funeral Home. He lives in Lockport with his wife, Jennifer, and two children, Shae and Ryan O'Neil.
Kimberly O'Neil-Golob
Vice President
Kimberly O'Neil-Golob
Vice President
Kim has been a licensed funeral professional since 1978 and a licensed insurance producer since 1983, a requirement for Pre-Need funding. A graduate of Providence Catholic High School and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale with a BA in Mortuary Science. Married to Ed Golob in 1980, they have three children, Brad, Erin and Shannon Patrick. Ed and Kim are active in various community organizations, including the Lockport Lions Club and Lockport Women's Club. Parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church, they have been involved in many school and church functions and councils, along with involvement in Kelvin Grove School Dist. Athletics.
Kelli Mores
Director/Embalmer/Pre-need Funeral Counselor
Kelli Mores
Director/Embalmer/Pre-need Funeral Counselor
Kelli has been a member of our staff since 2001. She Graduated from Plainfield Central High School and Worsham College of Mortuary Science. She also holds an insurance producer license for Pre-need funding. She lives in Plainfield with her two children, Parker & Reese Mores. Member of St. Mary Immaculate Parish Church, Plainfield.
Kevin A. Kalva
Director/Embalmer/Pre-need Counselor
Kevin A. Kalva
Director/Embalmer/Pre-need Counselor
Meaghan Sitar
Secretary
Meaghan Sitar
Secretary
Meaghan was born and raised in Channahon, Illinois, and graduated from Minooka High School in 2020. She then went on to attend college at Oklahoma State University and graduated in 2023 with a bachelor's in human sciences. Meaghan aspires to be in a position where she can make a difference in the lives of others and help the community in any way that she can.
Meet Cece
Therapy Dog
Meet Cece
Therapy Dog
