Wayne Dean

Wayne Dean obituary

Wayne Dean

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Sep

14

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2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

120 South Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Sep

15

Service

11:00 a.m.

Saint Stephens Church

1280 Prospect Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018

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Sep

15

Inurnment

Town of Maine Cemetery

Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

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Wayne Dean Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home - Park Ridge on Sep. 5, 2025.

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Wayne Dean of Park Ridge passed away September 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Diana Dean née Reich for 45 years. Loving father of Sandra (Jeff) Vlach, Brian (Kristina) Dean, William (Audra) Dean, and Jennifer (Steve) Ansfield. Proud grandfather of Victoria (Aaron) Schauer and Brandon Vlach, William, Walker, and Brody Dean, Marlo and Dean Ansfield. Great-grandfather of Marcus Schauer. Fond brother, uncle, and cousin of many. Devoted son of the late Earl and Rose Dean.

Wayne was recognized at Holy Name Cathedral for 40 years of service to Saint Stephens Catholic Church. He was an accomplished woodworker and made the cross for the crucifix and other religious symbols around Saint Stephens. Wayne was the technical director for many shows and one of the general caretakers at the church. He was an owner and operator of Dean and Sons asphalt paving for over 50 years.

Visitation Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 S Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068.

Mass of Commemoration Monday, September 15, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Saint Stephens Catholic Church, 1280 Prospect Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018.

Inurnment to follow at Town of Maine Cemetery, Park Ridge, IL.

For more information please visit ryan-parke.com or call (847) 823-1171.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

120 South Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Send Flowers

Sep

15

Service

11:00 a.m.

Saint Stephens Church

1280 Prospect Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Send Flowers

Sep

15

Inurnment

Town of Maine Cemetery

Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

Send Flowers