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1924

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2016

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Ryan-Parke Funeral Home - Park Ridge

120 South Northwest Highway

Park Ridge, Illinois

Shirley Van Ornum Obituary

Shirley E. Van Ornum, nee Phillips. Age 92 of Chicago. Died December 29, 2016 after a long illness. Cherished daughter of the late Fred and Florence Phillips. Beloved wife of the late Wesley H. Loving mother of William Van Ornum and Linda (Vincent) Andrews. Treasured grandmother of William and Thomas Van Ornum, Scott and Heather Andrews. Fond sister of Marion Riley, and the late June (Alex) Lloyd, Florence Ray, Dolores (Ted) Fuss and John (Jessica) Phillips. Dear sister-in-law of Eunice (the late Bob) and the late Nick and Shirley Hutchings. Loving cousin of the Kahler and Bartuska families, and many nieces and nephews. Fond family friend of Pat Barra. Visitation Friday, Jan. 6, 3-8 p.m., at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S. Northwest Hwy. (2 blks. S. of Touhy), Park Ridge. Funeral Saturday, Jan. 7, 9:30 a.m. prayers from funeral home, to St. Paul of the Cross Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Norwood Crossing or Rainbow Hospice are appreciated. Funeral info., www.ryan-parke.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Dec. 30, 2016 to Jan. 5, 2017.

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Linda Andrews

December 24, 2020

Mom, another Christmas. This will be the fourth one since you went home to Heaven. We miss you Dad, but know we will see you again. We remember and love you and Dad.❤❤

Linda Andrews

December 24, 2019

Mom and Dad we remember all the good times we shared at Christmas and during the rest of the year and miss you. We are grateful for having you as our parents and appreciate your love, caring, compassion and wisdom. Wishing you a blessed Christmas holiday.❤❤

December 30, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Jeremiah 29: 11,12 brings you comfort during this difficult time.

The Staff of Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

December 30, 2016

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

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6

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ryan-Parke Funeral Home - Park Ridge

120 South Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Jan

7

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Ryan-Parke Funeral Home - Park Ridge

120 South Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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7

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Paul of the Cross Church

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120 South Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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