Lori graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1984. She was a very artistic person and an accomplished photographer. Lori was very dedicated to the success of "Art Works".

She is survived by her loving family including her daughter, Logan O'Neil of Big Rapids, currently in her junior year at Michigan State University, Lansing; her son, Christopher (Caitlin) O'Neil of Big Rapids; two grandchildren, Ryan and Corbin O'Neil; Lori's parents, Judy and Ralph Manting of Big Rapids, sister Shawna (Tim) Crisenbery of Paris and her beloved dog, Norris.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Big Rapids with Father Michael Burt officiating. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, July 10th at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m. that evening. In lieu of flowers the family requests Memorial contributions to Lori's selected charity foundation may be made to the "Lori O'Neil Memorial Fund" at any 5/3rd bank in Michigan.