Margaret Rose Parker Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 23, 2025, at the age of 95, Margaret Rose Parker of Downers Grove, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Margaret Rose leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rosina Weber (Bozza) and Henry Weber; and her husband Donald James Parker. She is survived by: her sister Marie Nowlan (Weber); and her children, Peggy Bower (Robert), Don Parker (Kim), Tom Parker (Jeane), Susan O'Connell (Scott) and Liz Henry (Doug). She is also survived by twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. John of the Cross Parish (5005 Wolf Rd, Western Springs, IL 60558). A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia Heart of Mercy or Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago are greatly appreciated.
