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William Parsons Obituary
Parsons, William E. "Grand" age 88, of Orland Park, drawn into the arms of Our Lord Jesus with his loving family surrounding him on February 13, 2006. Loving husband of the late Edna M. (nee Murray), beloved father of Joan (Joe) Hoffmann, Bill (Linda) Parsons, Jan (late Rick) Micetic-Parsons, Thomas (Rita) Parsons, cherished and devoted "Grand" to Joe (Jenelle) Hoffmann, Eric Parsons, Julie (Patrick) Hannigan, Jeff Micetic, Jimmy and Mark Kline, Bobby and Lauren Daw and beautiful Rylee Jane, loving brother-in-law of Margaret (late Eddie) Peterson, late Evelyn (late Bill) Sullivan and the late James M. Murray, fond cousin of the Hoekstra and Jenen family. Faithful companion to his dog, Buddy. Thank you to his loving and compassionate caregivers: Gloria Smith, Josephine Jones, Fran Rooks, Rita Parsons, Geri and Dr. James Kline and the 3rd floor nurses and support staff of Palos Community Hospital. Touched the hearts of all those he met. Will be forever loved and missed by countless family members and friends. Graduate of Parker H.S. 1937. U.S. Army Air Corps WWII Veteran. Worked for the Illinois Bell Telephone Company for over 35 years and was a member of IBEW Local 134. Visitation Thursday, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m., from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park, to St. Stephen Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to An Angel's Touch, 3636 S. Kedzie, Chicago, IL, 60632 or Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60607, would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for William Parsons
Darci Malesh
February 20, 2006
I only new Grand for a short time, but I will always remember his gentle spirit and quick wit. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.
Bobby Daw
February 20, 2006
Grand was a great man and because of him, I am a better person. I think that he made us all better people. He will be missed by all and he touched the lives of everyone that he met. He was like a GRANDpa to me and no matter what we were doing or where we were, he was happy and smiling if everyone else was happy first. Until we meet again.....We love you Grand!
Julie Hannigan
February 19, 2006
To be completely honest, I can't believe that I am writing this right now. The days just fly by and Grand was a man that you thought would out live all of us. He was a kid at heart and had a great dedication to God and his family. He was always in a great mood and would only be more satisfied in life by a visit to his Condo for some quality time on the computer.
If Grand was sick, he was more worried about the problems that were going on in your life. The last day that I talked to him I was just recovering from the stomach flu. I told him that I had been sick for three days. He said, "Wow, that is a long time to be sick." While he is saying this I was just thinking, this man has been in the hospital for a week in a half, went through Cardiac Arrest, was on a breathing machine for three days and is now starting to recover. And he is worried about me.
My grandfather was, and still is, a wonderful man. I know that he will live on forever through his family. The stories and the memories will be passed on for many years and people will have wished that they were able to meet him.
It is an honor to be his only Granddaughter. I was priveledged to have him at my wedding and to share two wonderful dances with him.
He is a hard man to let go of, but they sure are lucky up there in heaven. I know he has been working hard already. I love you Grand and I will forever miss you.
Love, Julz
Hannah and Vincent Farr
February 18, 2006
To Margaret, and all the Parsons Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Bill. We would have been there, but we have recently moved to Tennessee. We have many wonderful memories of Bill and Edna, that will stay in our hearts forever. God bless all of you!
Sincerely,
Hannah and Vincent Farr
1288 Little Hurricane Road
Winchester, Tennessee
37398
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Valerie Ward Druzik
February 17, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Parsons family. His humor will be missed. He was a great cousin to the family.
Donna and Andy Ribarchik
February 15, 2006
We will all miss Mr Parsons Wit, Teasing and Jokes.
Pat Rohan
February 15, 2006
Mr. Parsons, as I have always called him, was a great guy. I will always remember him for his jokes and infectious good humor. My condolences to all of the family.
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