June H. Parker


June H. Parker 93, of DeKalb died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center.

She was born on October 3, 1923 to John and Ethel (Flansburg) Motz in the family farmhouse in Virgil Township.  June grew up in Elburn, Illinois and, after graduating from High School, moved to DeKalb where she began her working career at Cyclone Fence.  After leaving Cyclone she worked at Brody's Coat Factory and then retired from NIU Food & Housecleaning Service.

On June 10 1950 she and J. Brooks Parker were married, and in DeKalb they raised their 3 children, Vicki, Tim and Jim.   June was a member of the Ladies of the Elks and the First United Methodist Church.  Her life also included spending many enjoyable hours helping the Girl and Boy Scouts.

June was a very sweet, kind woman and just went with the flow of life. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and auntie.  She loved dancing, playing cards, gardening, and watching the Chicago Cubs, Bull, and Bears games.  June also enjoyed listening to big band music, traveling, taking long walks, and golfing.

She spent her last year at Heritage Woods where she was surrounded with much love and companionship with her new friends.

Survivors include three children: Victoria (Thomas) Parker-Sliga of Sycamore, IL, James Parker of Alvin, TX and Timothy Parker of DeKalb, IL.  Grandchildren: Lauren Sliga and her husband Phillip Brown of Denver, CO, Courtney Sliga of St. Croix, USVI and Renee and her husband Mike Music of Clute, TX.  Great grandchildren:  Nichole Music and Austin B. Parker, one sister Deloris Hill and a brother-in-law Vernon (Red) Prestegaard and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Ethel Motz, husband John Brooks Parker, a grandson Jesse Parker and sisters Gladys Prestegaard and Margret Heidenreich and brothers; Lawrence Motz, Robert Motz and Alan Motz.

Our family would sincerely like to thank Dr. I. Patel and the professional, dedicated and loving staff of DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing Center for their care of our mother.

Cremation will be handled by the Finch Crematory. Burial of cremains will be in the spring of 2017 in Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.

June requested, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center Activity Group, which brings the residents of the home much joy and happiness.

The address is:

DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center

Attention:  Activities Group

2600 N. Annie Glidden Road

DeKalb, IL  60115