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Mildred Parks Obituary

PEORIA - Mildred "Midge" Morey Parks, 92, of Peoria died at Hillside Lutheran Village Healthcare on Sunday, March 24, 2013.

She was born on Dec. 29, 1920, in Minonk, Ill., to Nellie Belcher and Floyd E. Morey. She married John H. Parks on Oct. 11, 1942, in Minonk, Ill.

Midge is survived by her husband, John; son, John M. Parks; and daughter, Rebecca J. (Frank) Bellrose; and brother Col. (Ret.) John B. Morey; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by one son, Robert James Parks.

Midge was the first employee of the University of Illinois Peoria School of Medicine, where she was executive secretary to the dean.

She was a member and past Chapter FQ president of the PEO Sisterhood and was a board member and treasurer for Wheels O' Time Museum for 24 years. Midge was a deaconess of First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Methodist Medical Center Service League, Peoria Regional Museum Society, Peoria Historical Society, Lakeview Museum and the Peoria Riverfront Museum.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Private services will be attended by family.

Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in care of arrangements.


Published by Peoria Journal Star on Mar. 25, 2013.
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To all, my sympathies and prayers go out to you due to the passing of Mildred.

Pastor Chad Clements

March 28, 2013

I was saddened to read about the passing of Midge. From the first time we met, she reminded me a socialite, the kind that cares so much for others and is so very genuine in her relationships. My mom and dad loved spending time with your mom and dad. The antique car club was instrumental in making such great memories for our families. My mom passed away a little over two years ago, and now I am the memory keeper and I am blessed that the Parks family is a part of those special memories. You have friends, family, and your faith to help you through this time. You are not alone and my thoughts are with you all as you bid farewell to a very special lady. Julie Brouillette Parlier, E. Peoria

Julie Brouillette-Parlier

March 26, 2013

John, Dick and I are sending prayers your way. Will talk to you later, when we get home from Arizona. Fondly, Dick and Beve West.

March 26, 2013

John and family, you have our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Bev & Jerry Frank

March 25, 2013

Mildred was a resident at our care center at Lutheran Hillside Village where I am employed. My heartfelt condolences go out to her immediate family in this time of sorrow and loss.

Denise Johnson

March 25, 2013

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