On August 17, 2010, Stephen E. Parks, Sr.; beloved husband of Bonnie M. Parks (nee Burkholder); devoted father of Stephen E. Jr., Jason R., and Brian M. Parks; loving grandfather of Lilly Grace, Molly Claire, and Hadley Elizabeth Parks; dear brother of Mary Richard, William Parks, Sandy Davis, and Patricia Lazzelle.


A Vigil service will be held at the family owned Duda-Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc. 7922 Wise Ave. on Friday at 7:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart of Mary Church on Saturday at10:00 AM. Interment Oak lawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday and Friday 3-5 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may made to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America 2520 Elisha Ave. Zion, Illinois 60099 or the American Cancer Society 8219 Town Center Dr. 21236.