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Elaine Parrington Obituary

Parrington, Elaine Ida (nee Braasch), 78, beloved wife of the late Robert W., loving mother of Cheryl Derezotes, Debbie Falittie and Robert (Tami) Parrington, cherished grandmother of Carissa (Ben) Keen, Joshua (Ozlem), Aaron and Noah Derezotes, Danielle, Joe Falittie, Nicole Reinwald and Bobby Parrington, devoted great-grandmother of Alexis, Dominic Reinwald and baby Derezotes due in April. Visitation Sunday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral service Monday 12:30 p.m. at Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, IL 60459. Interment Bethania Cemetery. Elaine leaves a lifetime legacy as a piano and organ teacher for 62 years, a preschool and music teacher at Oak Lawn Day Nursery for 25 years, an active member of Burbank's Senior Center and a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Elaine Parrington Music Memorial of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 11, 2009.

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Cheryl

March 8, 2024

Thankyou Julianne for remembering my Mother. She is missed dearly.

Julianne (James) Wagner

October 12, 2009

I took piano lessons from Mrs. Parrington for about 7 years. She was such a patient teacher and a lovely person! She always went on & on about her wonderful family. My prayers are with you all.

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