Lois A. "Boots" Parisek Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Lois A. "Boots" Parisek, 87, of Huntley passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Alden Terrace in McHenry. She was born February 22, 1930 in Elgin the daughter of Albert and Kathryn (Range) Boncosky. On Oct. 2, 1953, she married Raymond Frank Parisek, celebrating over 50 years of marriage. A lifetime resident of Huntley, she enjoyed bookkeeping for Marlowe Feed & Hatchery, for over 50 years, D & Z Transfer and many small businesses. She was a Secretary/Treasurer for the Huntley Park District for many years, made an "Honorary Commissioner" and had "Parisek Park" named for her and husband Frank's years of service to the park district. She was a lifelong member of the First Congregational Church of Huntley where she served as a Treasurer, on many committees and a choir and bell choir member and director. She sang for many weddings, special occasions and with the Continentals Dance Band. She was a member of the Huntley American Legion and volunteered for Little League, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to mention a few. She always said she had a Great Life, Great Husband, Great Family, Great Friends, Great jobs, Great Doctors, an Abundance of Love and Laughter and God's Love. Surviving are her children, Mitch (Kate) of Woodstock, Janis (Dave) Tures of Marengo, Steve of Huntley, Mary Parisek of Woodstock; grandchildren, Abby (Kevin) Hess, Tyler & Samantha Parisek, Tracy Tures of Woodstock, Rachel (John) MacKenzie of Harvard, Christopher (Alicia) Ruemelin of Peoria, Zachary (Melissa) Ruemelin of L.I.T.H, Jacob Ruemelin of Marengo; great grandchildren, Harper Hess, Addilyn MacKenzie, Cadence Burger, Stella Wilson; and sister, Betty Zirk. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 2 sisters; and many wonderful relatives and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Aslam Zahir and Dr. Nathan Kakish for decades of exceptional care, and Centegra Memorial Hospital 2 East and Alden Terrace Nursing Home Unit 500 nurses and staff for their compassionate loving care during the final weeks of her life. The Memorial Service will be 4pm on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the First Congregational Church, 11628 E. Main St. in Huntley. Visitation will be prior to services at the church from 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be directed to the church or the American Legion in Huntley.

Lois A. "Boots" Parisek

February 22, 1930 - March 18, 2017