Treasa J. O’Neall

Treasa Jo O’Neall, 69, formerly of Creston, passed away peacefully April 10, 2025, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was born Dec. 22, 1955, to Duane ‘Bud’ O’Neall and Joyce (Boham) O’Neall at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

Treasa lived in several different cities and states along the way, but permanently settled in Lee’s Summit with her long-time companion Ronald Taylor. She graduated from Creston High School in 1974.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure and unwavering kindness. She lived her life with a giving heart, a curious soul and a passion for exploration that took her to incredible places.

A free-spirited traveler, Treasa loved to ride her 1973 Harley Davidson Shovelhead that she custom built with Ronnie and friends. She found joy in the beauty of the world around her and exploring. Whether wandering through nature’s wonders or embarking on new adventures, she embraced every experience with a sense of awe and appreciation. Her deep love for animals reflected her nurturing and compassionate spirit, always extending warmth and care to the creatures she cherished. She loved to work in her yard and spent countless hours planting flowers and exchanging plants with her friends and family.

She was a hardworking and dedicated individual, approaching life with determination. Yet, more than anything else, Treasa treasured the moments she experienced along the way, always taking pictures and sharing them with the world. Her grandson, Rossin, was the light of her life. Her friends became family, sharing in laughter, love and countless memories.

Treasa’s presence was a gift to all who knew her—a reminder to embrace the journey, to love wholeheartedly and to find beauty in even the simplest moments. Though she has embarked on her greatest adventure yet, her spirit remains in the rustling leaves, the songs of birds and the footprints she left across the hearts of those who loved her.

She will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Tami Hartz; grandson Rossin Hartz; sister Janice (Randy) Nurnberg; brothers, Randy (Debbie) O’Neall and Josh (Gloria) Taylor and their children, Jet, Van and Jam; nieces, nephews and many friends.

In heaven, she is reunited with companion Ronald Taylor; her parents, Bud and Joyce O’Neall; sister Linda Dunkerson; many treasured grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Memorial donations can be sent electronically to the family at: https://gofund.me/e33f57fb, or mailed directly to Tami Hartz, 916 SE 10th St., Lee’s Summit, MO 64081.

Treasa will be joyfully celebrated Sept. 6 in Creston for her final goodbye. The family will hold a Commemorative Procession to Murray Cemetery, where her ashes will be laid to rest.

She made us promise that there would be no ceremony, not even graveside, just friends and family celebrating and saying goodbye. It is gracefully requested that all who are able ride motorcycles during the procession to join Treasa in her final ride. She will be transported on a Harley Davidson, her absolute favorite form of transportation.

For those who were not aware, Treasa had wanted to go riding so badly the last year, but just did not have the strength to hold up the bike. As she said many times during her final days – “Kickstands UP!” You are asked to meet starting at 10:30 a.m. at the edge of the Walmart parking lot, 806 Laurel St. in Creston. The procession will begin by 11 a.m.

Immediately following the burial, friends and family will gather in the upstairs ballroom at the Eagles Lodge, 300 E. Montgomery St. in Creston, for food and drinks. A band will start at 2 p.m. The family requests you to bring sides or desserts if you are able, to be dropped off at 10 a.m. at the Eagles, with you when you arrive or with a family member the day prior to be able to help in setingt up.

“Her journey wasn’t on a path and her legacy wasn’t written in a book, but on a highway of stars. Her heart was as open as the road she traveled, and her spirit as free as the wind in her hair. May her kindness always provide a constant tailwind of memories. We love and miss you dearly!”