Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....O'Mara, Phillip "Phil" Michael June 27, 2025
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Lake Funeral Home - Sunday June 29, 2025

  Excerpts from Ionia Obituary

    PHILLIP MICHAEL O'MARA

Died June 27, 2025-age 71 of Ionia after a brave battle with ALS.
Born April 18, 1954 in Hastings, MI son of Thomas Stephen & Norman Louise 
(Shoemaker) O'Mara.
A proud graduate of Ionia High School in Class of 1972.
Phil married his high School sweetheart, Diane M.Magee, on June 16, 1973.
Together over 50 years, & raised three sons that he took great pride in.
Phil owned & operated O'Mara Plumbing & Heating & the "Do it" Center in Ionia 
for many years, along with his wife Diane.
He enjoyed the outdoors-hunting, fishing & golfing, & traveling with Diane.
He was a devoted member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church.
Phil lived a life defined by love, generosity & selflessness. 
He was a true role model, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Survived by his wife, Diane; his sons, Phillip (Jessica)O'Mara of Manning, SC; 
Bradley O'Mara of Mt.Pleasant,SC; & Scott (Amber) O'Mara of Byron Center,MI;
His cherished grandchildren: Taylor, Jayden, Finn, Payne, Macy, Raygen, 
Charlotte, Theodore & Henry. Plus his siblings, Onette McKenna, Colleen(Larry) 
Goodman, David (Gwen) O'Mara, Patrick (Deb) O'Mara, Robert (Patricia) O'Mara, 
Stephen (Cathy) O'Mara, & Thomas (Darcy) O'Mara, along with many nieces, nephews 
& extended family.
Preceded in death by his parents & sister, Susan Csonka.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 2nd at 11:00 am at S.S.Peter 
& Paul Catholic Church in Ionia,
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia, 
with scripture service beginning at 6:30.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions  may be made in Phil's memory to the 
ALS Association.
Online condolences may be shared at www.lakefuneralhomes.com.
Phil gave his family a lifetime of love, strength, and laughter. 
The example he set and the love he gave will live on forever.


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