The Maryville University community mourns the loss of Rosemary O’Neil, ’46. In the tradition of Sacred Heart alumnae, O’Neil devoted much of her life to service and volunteerism on behalf of both religious and other Sacred Heart alumnae, as well as community and cultural organizations in the Chicago area.
O’Neil served as Maryville’s representative to AASH, the Associated Alumnae of the Sacred Heart (AASH). She was honored by AASH in 2013 with their Cor Unum award for embracing the philosophy of the Sacred Heart in her everyday life. O’Neil was also instrumental in helping raise $100,000 for an endowed scholarship at Maryville in memory of Mother Marie Odéïde Mouton.
In 2016, O’Neil received a Spirit of Maryville Award in honor of her extraordinary service to the community at large.