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ANTHONY PARKER
"Tony"
Anthony "Tony" Parker, age 46, of Crown Point, IN formerly of Normal, IL, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009. Tony graduated from University High School in Normal, IL; he attended Butler University and was a graduate of Illinois State University with a degree in Journalism. He was formerly employed by the Pantagraph Newspaper in Bloomington, IL and most recently for the Times of NWI. He was preceded in death by his father, Mitchell Parker. He is survived by his mother, Kay Parker of Normal, IL. Funeral services will be private with cremation at the Burns Funeral Home Crematory, Crown Point, IN 219-769-0044.
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Jesse Cox
November 18, 2009
It was about this time last year Tony called me up. "Blackhawks tickets," he said enthusiastically. We bought a six-game package and watched the Blackhawks' last three months before their playoff run (Red Wings, arrrgh). Tony and I had a great time at those games, and I can't thank him enough for calling me up, the conversation-filled commutes from The Times to the UC, and his friendship. I can't thank him enough for Hound Dog Taylor and the "Furlough Blues." Good stuff, Tony.
Marisa Kwiatkowski
November 12, 2009
Thank you, Tony, for your wonderful advice and your careful copy editing. It was a joy to know you.
Kyle Karraker
November 3, 2009
Thank you, Tony, for turning me on to Genesis Live, Pink Floyd's Echoes and the Sir Douglas Quintet. You were a great friend and won't soon be forgotten.
Peggie Parker
October 27, 2009
This is such a shock. Tony was always so full of life and had such a keen interest in everything. My heart goes out to all his family and friends, especially his beloved mother. So terribly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John D. LeMay
October 23, 2009
I was a neighbor and friend from grade school and junior high. Tony and I traded football cards. He got all my Bears cards, and he generously gave me all his Viking cards. We played a lot of football, baseball and "kick the can" with the other neighborhood kids. Tony was a good friend. Very sad to hear of your loss Mrs. Parker.
Todd Vohland
October 23, 2009
I remember Tony as being such a caring and loving individual. Unfortunately like so many others in our lives we had lost contact, but I will never forget the wonderful person Tony was. God has taken you into his perfect kingdom and may He bless all of your loved ones especially your Mom.
Omega Lazur
October 22, 2009
My friend,you will be sorely missed. You were one of the best reporters and you listened to people! You were the first to report my family when we were going thru tough times. We thank you for that.
I often think of you. May God Bless you and your family, will be praying for all. Bye my friend RIP
Mark Schroeder
October 22, 2009
I was a good friend and tennis teammate of Tony's in high school. We spent hours across the ping pong table from each other listening to tunes and figuring out life in his basement. Tony approached everything in life with gusto - and you could see it in the way he hit a tennis ball or tackled a Godfather's pizza. This is a terribly sad day and my heart goes out to "Ma" Parker - the perfect hostess.
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