Phillip Michael Parks Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Phillip Michael Parks of Shorewood, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 22, 2024. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Buford Parks and Mary Parks (Brownfield); his stepparents, Paul and Betty Magnuson; his brother Rodney Parks; his grandmother Cornelia Parks; and his brother-in-law Richard J. Fahrner.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Fahrner Parks; his children, Jennifer Parks, Matthew Parks (Amy), Emily Parks-Vernizzi (Graziano) and Patrick Parks (Roslin); his grandchildren, Ashley, Grace, Julia Parks, Luca Vernizzi, William, Evelyn and Adeline Parks; his siblings-in-law, Sharon Parks, Susan Coen and David Coen; and his stepsiblings, Patricia Franzen, Barbara Howell and William Bryant. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 27th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes - Joliet (3200 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60431). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Church (600 Brook Forest Ave, Shorewood, IL 60404).
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to the Habitat for Humanity Chicago (https://www.habitatchicago.org) or to a charity of your choice. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
