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Obituary: William M. Parkinson

Bill was a teacher for over 37 years and was very passionate about singing.

William M. Parkinson

May 15, 1927 - March 12, 2012

William M. Parkinson found peace on March 12, 2012 at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Josephine for 60 years. Loving father of Julie (Dave) Lukes and Lisa (Tim) Engel. Proud grandpa of Bill (Erica) Schultz, Stacy (Mark) Didier, Sarah Lukes, Kimberly Lukes, Brandon Engel and Tara Engel. Great-grandpa of Morgan, Spencer, Trevin, Payton and Parker. Special brother of John and Patricia. Preceded in death by his siblings Donald, Kathryn and Phillip. Further survived by many relatives and friends. 

Visitation will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at the funeral home and a prayer service and Rosary at 6:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on  at 10:30 a.m. Friday at , N89W16297 Cleveland Ave. Private burial. 

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Bill was a teacher for over 37 years. He was very passionate about singing; belonging to the Meno Harmonee Barbershop Chorus, Hi-Brow Quartet, and the church choir for many years. Bill also enjoyed volunteering at Community Memorial Hospital. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. 

The family would like to thank the staff of Allay Hospice and the Arboretum/Arbor House for their kindness and compassionate care. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association would be greatly appreciated.

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