Ermagene Schafer Parks Obituary
In loving memory of Ermagene Schafer Parks of Owensboro, Kentucky, born in Marshall, Illinois, who departed this world on June 11, 2025 at the age of 98. Ermagene leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ermagene Schafer Parks to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dan Schafer and Cecil Blockinger Schafer; her husband Dr. Pete Parks; and her siblings, Vern, Wayne Schafer and Irene Schafer Hirsch.
She is survived by: her children, Cathy Perrin (Steve) of Owensboro, Greg Parks (Susan) of Louisville and Karen Knighton (Jim) of Zionville, IN; her grandchildren, Nicholas Ebelhar (Monica), Ryan Ebelhar, Kathleen Davidson (Luke) and Grace Anne Knighton; her great grandchildren, Caroline Ebelhar, Bennett Ebelhar, Jack Henry Davidson, Hadley Davidson, Walker Davidson, Ellis Davidson and Brooks Davidson; and her sister Doris Cooper. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory (900 Old Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to First Christian Church, 700 J R Miller Blvd. Owensboro, KY 42303.
